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<\/a><\/p>\nRyan is a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics<\/span> (AIAA), the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and Baseball Bloggers Association.<\/p>\n In addition to JRyanAnderson.com<\/a>, Ryan also serves as the Managing Editor and Chief Content Creator of TheAerospaceHistorian.com<\/a>,\u00a0 BallparksBeachesandBeyond.com<\/a>, and SouthpawMusings.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Ryan has been recognized by the Texas Press Association (TPA) with a First Place Award for News Writing, and a Third Place Award for Column Writing, as well as receiving a First Place in column writing recognition from the Florida Press Women and other organizations.<\/p>\n Ryan was also responsible for the creation of Knight Times<\/em>, a 10,000 circulation weekly newspaper that served UCF and the surrounding community for three years.<\/p>\n Writing and sports have been lifelong passions for Ryan. Therefore, writing about sports was a logical way to mix the two passions together.<\/p>\n Ryan became hooked on baseball as a youngster in Maryland and considers Cal Ripken, Jr. his favorite player of all time.<\/p>\n Ryan\u2019s baseball fever was further enhanced after a move to Florida where he attended countless spring training and minor league games with his mother.<\/p>\n It was during the Florida years Ryan grew to appreciate the soothing properties of a day by the water as well as a day spent in the ballpark. Despite now living in Texas, Ryan still returns to Florida each year for a week of Grapefruit League Spring Training games.<\/p>\n Prior to the arrival of COVID-19, Ryan attended 8-10 baseball games a month at various stadiums throughout the state and surrounding region. Ryan has a goal is to visit all 30 MLB ballparks at least once, while also visiting at least three new ballparks a year on the Independent, Minor, and Major League circuits.<\/p>\n Ryan is a firm believer in the power of story as it relates to journalism\u2019s ability to present facts in a clear and entertaining way. A way which brings readers along for the journey.<\/p>\n Ryan is always looking for the next story to tell, so feel free to use the contact link to discuss any freelance projects.<\/p>\n Copyright 2023 R. Anderson<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ryan Anderson is a former Collegiate Sports Information Director (SID), Newspaper Editor and Reporter who currently works as a freelance journalist and scribe for hire in addition to providing content for his own websites. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Journalism from the University of Central Florida (UCF) with a minor in … Continue reading Author Bio<\/span> <\/a>
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