Ryan James Lefebvre (/ləˈfiːvər/; born February 12, 1971) is an American sportscaster, best known as a play-by-play announcer for Major League Baseball's Kansas City Royals since 1999. In 2008, he became the primary announcer for Royals' television broadcasts on FSN Kansas City. Lefebvre also provides play-by-play on the Royals Radio Network to give longtime Royals announcer Denny Matthews days off. Since the 2012 season, he has called most games.[1]
In early 2006, Lefebvre made public his struggle with depressive illness.[7] Lefebvre also wrote a book detailing his experiences, titled The Shame of Me: One Man's Journey to Depression and Back.
Ryan Lefebvre has spoken about the importance of his Catholic faith in overcoming depression and gaining a renewed perspective on life.[8]
