About Ryan Graves

After 24 years in college baseball, Ryan is excited to begin a new venture with Gravy Baseball Development, LLC. As a Pitching Coach and eventually as an Associate Head Coach, Ryan contributed to help his teams to over 700 wins, coached and developed over 40 pitchers that would sign professional contracts, and watched 7 former players realize their dreams of making it all the way to the MLB.

As a player, Ryan began his college career at Loyola Marymount University where he was a 3-year starter as a Left Handed Pitcher. He finished his career at Oklahoma State University. OSU made it to the 1996 College World Series, and Ryan was named All Big Eight 2nd Team with 10 wins on the mound. Ryan later signed a professional contract with the Chicago Cubs and pitched in the minor leagues.

Development has always been the focus with all of the players Ryan has coached. He has experience working with all levels and ages of baseball players, and enjoys working on all facets of their games. Individual and Small Group workouts were an everyday part of Ryan's college coaching career. Helping players improve their skills and make consistent progress toward  their baseball goals is the focus of Gravy Baseball Development.

"Coach Graves' knowledge, experience, and ability to teach, develop, and communicate with players is invaluable. His tutelage is a critical step for those who want to succeed at the high school level, and have plans to do the same collegiately and beyond. He has done a great job helping our players achieve success."

Mike Hill

Free State HS

Head Baseball Coach

"Having our players work with Coach Graves to prepare for the high school season is paramount to our success. I have seen his teaching as a parent and coach, and he is one of the finest teachers of the game I've seen in my 28 years of high school baseball. Incredible knowledge of all facets of the game. but to me the most impressive thing is his ability to teach and relate to all levels of athletes. When people call and ask me who to work with, I waste no time....Call Coach Graves."

Brad Stoll

Lawrence HS

Head Baseball Coach

Working with Coach Graves has given our son a lot of confidence at the plate, on the mound, and in the field. His ability to translate 20+ years of collegiate coaching experience into a language that a teenager can relate to is impressive. He is encouraging, calm, and positive as he teaches the kids how to approach an at bat. He identifies small adjustments while allowing the hitter to keep their natural swing. As parents, we can see improvements in power and consistency since working with Ryan. We are equally thrilled that our son enjoys the sessions with Coach Graves. We are so forunate to have someone of Ryan's caliber in town!

Troy & Miki Mahnke

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