John Rave

John Rave
Rave with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2025
Kansas City Royals – No. 26
Outfielder
Born: (1997-12-30) December 30, 1997
Canton, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
May 26, 2025, for the Kansas City Royals
MLB statistics
(through July 6, 2025)
Batting average.190
Home runs0
Runs batted in4
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

John Michael Rave (born December 30, 1997) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Early life

Rave attended Central Catholic High School in Bloomington, Illinois and Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois.[1] In 2018, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star.[2]

Career

Rave was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the fifth round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.[3]

On May 26, 2025, Rave was promoted to the major leagues for the first time, with Cavan Biggio being optioned to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers as the corresponding move.[4]

References

  1. ^ Reinhardt, Randy (May 26, 2025). "Former Central Catholic, Illinois State star called up to major leagues". The Pantagraph. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  2. ^ "#3 John Rave - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  3. ^ "Royals select eight players on second day of First-Year Player Draft". MLB.com. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  4. ^ "Royals option struggling Cavan Biggio to Triple-A OmahaRoyals option struggling Cavan Biggio to Triple-A Omaha". ESPN.com. May 26, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2025.