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Ryan's Bio
I am a recently-graduated sports writer from the University of California. In four years at The Daily Californian, I wrote over 250 articles, including my regular column, Off Base. I covered sports across the collegiate spectrum, ranging from Olympic sports (i.e. non-revenue) to the biggest sport of them all, Cal football. I covered the Cal baseball team for three years, for which they rewarded my persistence with a playoff berth in my senior year. I also covered field hockey (two years), Cal softball (one year), and Cal volleyball (one year). I am currently trying to navigate an industry in the midst of change and crisis, hoping that one day my diligence and passion for the business of sports journalism leads to a fulfilling career.
As for my sports background outside of the written word, I played baseball for 11 years as a catcher, and my knees and shoulders let me know when it rains. I went to my first Dodgers game as a zygote, and have been a rabid fan of the Boys in Blue for my entire life. Vin Scully's voice was the one behind my bedtime stories. I am one of three members of my family to don the shin guards and chest protector, and as such, I think most pitchers (especially those lefty's) couldn't breathe without the help of their batterymates.
In high school, I played baseball for a year before younger and healthier catchers surpassed me, and before a torn muscle in my lower back helped usher me out of the game. For the next three years, I threw shot put and discus. I played IM softball in college, and wore stirrups to every game. I like throwback jerseys, high-cuffed baseball pants, sunflower seeds and long walks on the warning track. I'm an Ares, born just before the start of the baseball season.
I enjoyed college to its fullest, as a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi, and graduated with High Honors in English. How did a sportswriter graduate with honors, you ask? I wrote a 200-page honors thesis on comic book superheroes and King Arthur. If you couldn't already tell by that, I'm a hopeless romantic and a stubborn idealist.
My favorite place in the world is any empty baseball field.
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The Short List What Ryan thinks about sport's most pressing questions
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Favorite Athletes
Shawn Green, Russel Martin, Mathieu Schneider, Ryan Braun, Gabe Kapler, Hank Greenberg, Sandy Koufax,and my Cal boys: Josh Satin, Charlie Cutler, David Cooper, and Tyson Ross
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Favorite Sports Teams
Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, California Golden Bears
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All Time Sports Moment
Kirk. Gibson.
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Most Memorable Game Attended
Game 3 of the 2008 NLDS, when the Dodgers swept the Cubs.
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Most Unbreakable Sports Record
56. Joe D. 'Nuff said.
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Ruth or Mays?
Ruth. Any conversation about the "greatest baseball player ever" stops with him. When a player wins 20 games and hits .300 in the same season, then you can come talk to me.
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Jordan or Russell?
Jordan
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Gretzky or Orr?
Gretzky. I saw his last game in the Forum as a Ranger. His was the second jersey I ever owned.
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Tiger or Nicklaus?
El Tigre.
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Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?
Pac 10 all the way. Conference of Champions.


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17 days ago
Greetings baseball fans and friends!
I present a slide show of events from June 15th, when the Dodgers held an event which allows fans to come onto the field to hit, pitch, and field. There are some behind the scenes shots as well.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/202419-jcs-dodger-snapshots-june-15-under-the-lights-in-los-angeles
about 1 month ago
Greetings to all baseball fans - have a look at the question of Manny Ramirez and the All Star game with comments from some of the other Bleacher Creatures as well. Hope you get a chance to take a look:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/189815-a-look-at-the-question-of-manny-ramirez-and-the-all-star-game
2 months ago
Was able to witness some history and talk to a GM, all on the Dodgers dime:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/169393-jcs-dodger-line-drives-may-6-dodgers-luck-historic-with-number-13
2 months ago
Greetings Ryan -
Just wanted to drop by and let you know I've started a series of game recaps on the Dodgers. Feel free to drop by for some info and a bit of fun. Will also be commenting on MLB in general.
All the best!
4 months ago
My first attempt at a slide show, featuring shots taken at the Dodgers new spring training camp in Arizona:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/133764-dodgers-new-spring-home-camelback-ranch
4 months ago
You just gotta laugh, or else your gonna cry...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/131510-open-mic-draft-scott-boras-now
4 months ago
Greetings Ryan-
On the topic of steroids with a side order of Hamlet I present:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/124076-open-mic-steroids-and-the-bard
4 months ago
Thanks for all the positive feedback!
4 months ago
Thanks for your input
4 months ago
Ryan,
Wow I feel like I was given an unexpected gift. I really appreciate the word of advice. I will truly take them under advisement and move forward. Thanks.
4 months ago
Hey Ryan-
Are Manny and his Satanic agent about to pull an "F" in their winter course?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/120546-has-manny-done-his-homework
5 months ago
Sandy Koufax and Hank Greenberg? That's enough for me to like you Ryan. I read your 10 Commandments article some time back and thought it was great.
You keep up the good work and please give me a heads-up when you release new articles, i really enjoy your writing.
A nod to J.C. for giving me a push to come back and read your latest work.
Thesis eh? Silver, Golden, or contemporary era? I hope you included a paragraph on The EC glory days during the Korean Conflict.
5 months ago
Greetings Ryan -
My take on Manny, fresh off the boat:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/119434-if-not-able-to-land-the-manny-fish-dodgers-may-need-to-cut-fresh-bait
5 months ago
hey thanks for the edit. now i know what do. thanks for the great explantion on the feedback
5 months ago
Thanks. It's always nice to have a fellow editor look at my work. (Everyone thinks their work is wonderful and unblemished; while I am fine at catching others mistakes I over look my own, as does everyone else on the planet.)
I did, however, remove the headers. There are already about five or so of these in a series, none of which had the additional headers. And, much like corporate America, I strive for rigid consistency.
Thanks again though. I'm all too well aware of what a thankless job this is. =(
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