Additionally, he was named the 2013 Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. As previously mentioned, NBC Sports Philadelphia will broadcast 13 of the Phillies 16 home spring training games. CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) -- Noah Song has no illusions of the challenges still ahead as he approaches the end of his first week of spring training after joining the Philadelphia Phillies from the U.S. Navy. In addition to the contract extensions for McCarthy and Franzke, the Phillies have signed Kevin Stocker to a multi-year contract. Andersen, the clubs longtime color analyst, will continue to call most home games for the 23 season. Hardly anything about the upcoming 2020 season will be anything of the ordinary for Philadelphia Phillies fans. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. But, what I do think youll see is more player reaction, Halikman noted. Born in Portland, Ore., Larry has two daughters, Angie and Tania, and one son, Chase. 2023 The Associated Press. Scott was also the winner of the 2010 and 2015 Pennsylvania Sportscaster of the Year Award, given by the National Sportscasters and Sports Writers Association. Michael Plassmeyer will start against the Tigers. Tom McCarthy and Scott Franzke have agreed to long-term contract extensions that will keep them in their current roles for most of the 2020s. But, by December, he was stronger and fixated on. With a fastball in the upper 90s mph, he went 11-1 with a 1.44 ERA and 161 strikeouts in 94 innings during his senior year at Navy. Inning PHI MIN; 2nd: Cave homered to center right (427 feet), Kingery scored. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Song is not getting any special treatment in the clubhouse. It was important for us to have them with us for a long time.. 4 years ago. We look forward to each of them bringing our fans along for this exciting journey through the 2023 season and beyond., I am thrilled to be back for the foreseeable future and get this season started during one of the most anticipated years weve had in a long time, said McCarthy. He was selected by the Red Sox in the fourth round of the 2019 amateur draft when Dombrowski headed Boston's baseball operations. McCarthy is expected to again be joined by John Kruk, Ruben Amaro Jr. and Ben Davis on NBC Sports Philadelphias telecasts. In his first stint with the club, he spent five seasons (2001-05) as the host of the pre- and postgame radio shows, while also doing radio play-by-play. He hit a career-best nine home runs in both 2012 and 2013 with the Phillies. He also received the Radio/TV Excellence Award from the New Jersey Sportswriters Association in January 2007 and the Good Guy Award in 2009. Michael Tanenbaum Phillies Sign Kevin Stocker To Complete 2023 Radio Team. A local product, Ben was selected by the San Diego Padres as the second overall pick in the 1995 draft out of Malvern Preparatory School and went on to have a seven-year (1998-2004) major league career with the Padres (1998-2001), Seattle Mariners (2002-04) and Chicago White Sox (2004). In 2000, Scott covered the Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, for Sporting News Radio. In recent years, Conshohocken Brewing Co. has sold its popular "Ring The Bell" pilsner at Citizens Bank Park, so it's not out of the question that "Franzke & LA" could end up at the stadium. Arguably the greatest third baseman to ever play in the major leagues and the greatest player in Phillies history Schmidt returned to the organization in 2002 as a special instructor, a role he held through the 2018 season before being named special advisor. Following the season, Ruben was named Executive of the Year by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association (PSWA) and the Phillies were honored as both the Team of the Year by the PSWA and Organization of the Year by Baseball America. McCarthy handles play-by-play duties on television for NBC Sports Philadelphia while Franzke is the Phils' radio play-by-play broadcaster on 94.1 WIP. We look forward to each of them bringing our fans along for this exciting journey through the 2023 season and beyond.. I am thrilled to be back for the foreseeable future and get this season started during one of the most anticipated years weve had in a long time, McCarthy said. Available now! Phillies television play-by-player announcer Tom McCarthy. Kratz spent 2021, his first in retirement, spending time with his family and coaching middle school baseball at Dock Mennonite Academy in Lansdale, Pa. A former catcher, Kratz played in affiliated baseball from 2002-20. : Saturday, Feb. 25 vs. Yankees (NBCSP) Sunday, Feb. 26 vs. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. The announcing duo will team up with the Phillies and the brewery to create a "Franzke & LA" beer to benefit the Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative, an organization focused on equitable access to sports programs and mentorship in the city. All games have afternoon start times with the exception of one: All remaining spring games will at least have a home or away radio feed. He worked as a scout for the Mets in 2019. In 2014, Mike began working as a broadcaster on Phillies telecasts during home Sunday games. Manager Rob Thomson said this week that Andrew Painters first spring outing could be during the middle of next week, around the sixth game on the spring schedule, so it is possible that Painters Grapefruit League debut is nationally televised. In 2009, he served as third base coach for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Its funny, as the generations age. Phillies broadcasters Tom McCarthy, Scott Franzke agree to multiyear contract extensions. It was important for us to have them with us for a long time.. McCarthy, 54, is entering his 15th season as the lead announcer on the Phillies TV broadcasts. I grew up on Harry Kalas and Richie Ashburn. He was inducted into the Trenton Baseball Hall of Fame in the summer of 2011 and had the radio booth at Trentons Waterfront Park named after him. The Phillies are shoring up their broadcasts booths for the foreseeable future. Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555, This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. From 2015-18, he also worked Saturday home telecasts. Ruben joined the broadcast team in 2020 for select Phillies telecasts and had his role expanded starting with the 2021 season. By the end of those deals, the two will stand among some of the longest-tenured broadcasters in franchise history. In 2007, he took over as the main play-by-play commentator for Phillies radio broadcasts, working with Larry Andersen. He is the play-by-play announcer for Philadelphia Phillies television broadcasts and also calls National Football League games for Westwood One. 17 at Blue Jays (split squad), Friday, Mar. The Philadelphia Phillies formally announced multi-year contract extensions for television announcer Tom McCarthy and radio play-by-play announcer Scott Franzke. In his first year as GM, the Phillies won the National League pennant, making it to the seventh World Series in club history, and the teams 93 wins were the most in 16 years (97 wins in 1993). In 2008, he and his partner Scott Franzke won for Best Live Sports Event Coverage at the Philadelphia A.I.R. We think, Buck said, were pretty lucky., Phillies radio voice Scott Franzke goes back to 'Bedlam at the Bank' and beyond, (Top photo of Tom McCarthy in 2018: Mitch Leff / Philadelphia Phillies). Major League Baseball has started to explore alternatives to traditional broadcast rights agreements between teams and regional sports networks. All games are scheduled to begin at 1:05 p.m. McCarthy and Franzke are highly popular in the Delaware Valley and throughout Major League Baseball. Broadcast on depth restrictions. 1 Message. He led the National League in home runs a record eight times; RBI, four times; slugging percentage, five times; and on-base percentage and total bases, three times. Philadelphia Phillies broadcasters Scott Franzke and Tom McCarthy have received long-term contract extensions, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Hes Ready For New Memories In 2023, Spring Training Notes: Harper Wont Report Until March, Phillies To Retire Postseason Anthem. Current broadcasters [ edit] Television [ edit] Tom McCarthy, play-by-play announcer (since 2008) Scott Franzke, play-by-play announcer (fill-in play-by-play announcer when McCarthy is absent) (since 2022) John Kruk, color analyst (since 2017) Ben Davis, color analyst (since 2015) No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt had his role with the Phillies expanded in 2014 when he returned to the Phillies broadcast booth for Sunday home games. He pitched in two World Series with the Phillies in 1983 and 1993 and in two League Championship Series, with Houston in 1986 and Boston in 1990. Franzke, 50, became the main play-by-play announcer on radio in 2007. While that was a glaring issue with the broadcast, the fact that was my biggest complaint outside of the Phillies bullpen and infield nearly collectively blowing the whole game is a testament to its entertainment value. February 25, 2023 | 00:00:50. "It's far from perfect, and I'm just hoping for an upward trajectory. Not Affiliated with Major League Baseball or the Philadelphia Phillies. The duo was honored at the Philadelphia A.I.R. . Required fields are marked *. A graduate of The College of New Jersey (BA degree in communications), Tom spent six seasons with the Trenton Thunder, the former double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. PhillyVoice Staff, Five Phillies make MLB's top 100 players list (so far), Frightening, AI-generated images of Phillie Phanatic were a 'horrible mistake,' fan says. Find out all the different ways to contact the Phillies. Now in his 22nd season in the big leagues, Tom McCarthy is in the 14th year of his second tour of duty with the Phillies doing television play-by-play. The Phillies are shoring up their broadcasts booths for the foreseeable future. A Hubbard Broadcasting Company. Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter pitched two solid innings in his spring training debut. 40-Man Roster Depth Chart Non-Roster Invitees Coaches Top 30 Prospects Transactions Draft Results Front Office Broadcasters Starting Lineups Phillies Alumni Player Search Phillies Ballgirls Minor League Affiliates Minor League Boxscores. One of the most popular and colorful players in Phillies history, John Kruk rejoined the clubs broadcast team in January 2017. The 19-year-old allowed one run on three hits with a strikeout in a 4-4 tie with . Song was taken by the Phillies from Boston in the winter meeting draft for unprotected minor league players in December. He has covered the team since 2010 while at The Philadelphia Inquirer, including a yearlong pause from baseball as a reporter on the city desk. The 19-year-old allowed one run on three hits with a strikeout in a 4-4 tie with Minnesota. In 2017, the duo was honored with the Bill Campbell Award for excellence in local broadcasting by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association. A 12-time NL All-Star during his career, Mike won three NL MVP Awards (1980, 1981 & 1986), six Silver Slugger Awards and 10 Gold Gloves, while also being named the MVP of the 1980 World Series. Following his 18-year playing career (1972-89), spent entirely with the Phillies, Mike was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995 with 96.5% of the votes, becoming the 26th player elected on the first ballot. When Will The Phillies Get City Connect Uniforms? Your email address will not be published. He had been offered a position on the Houston Astros broadcast team in 1997 when Larry Dierker moved from the booth to become manager, but opted instead to become pitching coach for the Phillies triple-A affiliate at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Additionally, the Phillies are inking radio color commentator Kevin Stocker to a contract extension. But, even then, things will not be the same as they always have been. In addition to his work with the Phillies, Stocker is also a college baseball color analyst for the Pac-12 Network and CBS Sports Network, roles he has held since 2002. All games are scheduled to begin at 1:05 p.m. A native New Englander, Bill lived in Latin America for 10 years, earned a bachelors degree from Bryant University in marketing and went to graduate school at Boston College. Phillies broadcasters Tom McCarthy, Scott Franzke agree to multiyear contract extensions, Copyright 2023 NS Sports Media Pros Ltd (N.S., Canada licenced) company website. He spent four years (2002-05) in his second stint with the Rangers as the full-time studio host of the pre- and postgame shows and fill-in play-by-play announcer, winning the 2003 Katie Award for Best Radio Play-by-Play Sportscast from the Press Club of Dallas. Franzke and Andersen, both mainstays of the Phillies radio booth, began working together regularly in 2007. Stocker shared analyst duties last season with Michael Bourn, Chad Durbin and Erik Kratz. We may have some opportunities to do some different things this year. Stream, read and download WIP-FM from any device on Audacy. He and his wife Chesco reside in Moorestown, N.J., and have six children: Amanda, Arielle, KJ, Bryce, Seychelle and Quinlan. Ben transitioned to pitcher for the final three seasons (2008-10) of his professional career, spent with single-A Sarasota in the Cincinnati Reds organization and the Camden Riversharks of the independent Atlantic League. TV announcer Tom McCarthy also signed a six-year extension with the team. All rights reserved. These are usually home broadcast feeds that are typically available to fans in the Philadelphia viewing area. ProSportsDaily.com is not affiliated with the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, FIFA, NCAA, or any of the newspapers linked to. Prior to his time with the Phillies, Bill called games for the Boston Red Sox and, between the two clubs, has been part of four World Series broadcasts (2004; 2007-09). Both of those beers were IPAs. Stocker will serve as the clubs radio color analyst for road games and select home games not called by Larry Andersen. They will be up there a long time. How we line up in Lakeland for today's split squad action #RingTheBell pic.twitter.com/xNQjVeOtz5. We are narrowing down exactly what we want it to be, Glen Macnow, longtime SportsRadio 94WIP host and part-owner of Conshohocken Brewing Co., told MLB.com. KSTP-TV, LLC A 1994 graduate of Southern Methodist University (SMU) with a degree in broadcast journalism, Scott began his radio career as a talk show host with Prime Sports Radio, a national all-sports radio network based in Dallas. The team has not yet announced who will pair with Franzke for the remainder of the schedule, although former Phillies infielder Kevin Stocker is believed to be a leading candidate for that role. All rights reserved. From 2009-11, he paced the National League in stolen bases, including leading the majors in 2011. He began his 11-year major league career with the Phillies (2006-07) before playing for Houston (2008-11), Atlanta (2011-12; 2015), Cleveland (2013-15), Arizona (2016) and Baltimore (2016). All rights reserved. Over the past four decades, Ruben Amaro Jr. has held many different positions with the Phillies general manager, assistant general manager, player, bat boy and now color analyst. List of Philadelphia Phillies broadcasters, Last edited on 20 February 2023, at 03:05, "NBC Sports Philadelphia Phillies announces Ruben Amaro Jr. to join Phillies broadcast", "Happy St Paddy's Day folks! That decision allowed him the chance to try and regain the skills that were impressive during his only pro season in 2019 when he made seven starts for Boston's Class A Lowell affiliate, striking out 19 in 17 innings with a 1.06 ERA. Stocker was a rookie shortstop on the Phillies' 1993National League Champions team. 52 and his name on the back, the 25-year-old right-hander threw 25 pitches on Tuesday during his second mound session since reporting to camp Thursday. McCarthy has been with the Phillies for 21 years in two separate stints and has served as the television play-by-play announcer since 2009. "There's so much that needs to get done for me right that it's not something I could really project.". Tom McCarthy and Scott Franzke have agreed to long-term contract extensions that will keep them in their current roles for most of the 2020s. At the conclusion of the 1998 season, Ruben moved into the Phillies front office as assistant general manager and held that position through 2008 under both Ed Wade and Hall of Famer Pat Gillick. The San Diego Padres selected John in the third round of the 1981 draft. He chose to reduce his schedule in 2018 and now calls mostly home games. I grew up on Harry Kalas and Richie Ashburn. UPDATE [3/8/2022] - The Phillies made the additions of Bourn, Durbin, Kratz, and Stocker to the radio broadcast team, along with Murphy's expanded role as pre-and postgame host, official on Tuesday. He spent the 1990 season as a Phillies broadcaster and, in 2004, managed single-A Clearwater, his first stint as a full-time manager or coach at any level, leading the club to a 55-81 record. I give it a final score of 8.7/10. ET. McCarthy has been with the. The Phillies production team is looking at creative ways to engage fans in 2020. Franzke, who made his Phillies radio debut in 2006, has been the teams main play-by-play commentator for radio broadcasts since 2007. Matt Gelb is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Philadelphia Phillies. After an unexpected run to the World Series, thePhilliesspent $300 million on a new shortstop, fortified the rest of the roster through signings and trades, and then removed the old scoreboard at Citizens Bank Park to install an even bigger one. They will be up there a long time. He has called multiple Super Bowls, World Series and NBA Finals in Spanish. McCarthy, 54, is entering his 15th season as the lead announcer on the Phillies TV broadcasts. Mar 29, 2021. The New York Yankees, led by Aaron Judge, open up Spring Training play against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 (2/25/23) at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida. Mike holds the career record for a third baseman in home runs (509) and set the major league record for homers in a season by a third baseman with 48 in 1980, which stood until 2007 when it was broken by Alex Rodriguez (52). The charity beer follows past brews for retired 76ers TV broadcaster Marc Zumoff and Eagles radio announcers Mike Quick and Merrill Reese. Ten games fall into that category. In 2003, John was selected to the All-Vet Team, which honored the best Phillies to play each position at Veterans Stadium, and he was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 2011. Dave Dombrowski, President of Baseball Operations, Why The Phillies Dont View Andrew Painter As Aaron Nolas Replacement, Noah Songs Journey Back To Professional Baseball Adds Layer Of Intrigue To Phillies Camp, As Manny Machado Prepares To Opt Out, Bryce Harpers Deal Looks Even Better, How Andrew Painter Found Himself In The Stands At CBP For NLCS. He had previously been a color analyst for the team in 2003, the final season at Veterans Stadium. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. MLB Eyes 'System That Gets to a Salary Cap' Despite MLBPA's Resistance, Predicting Where Top Players Involved in MLB Trade Rumors Will Finish '23 Season, Rounding Up the Biggest Storylines of MLB Spring Training 2023 So Far, Two Teams Have Emerged As Front-Runners For Jalen Ramsey Trade, Four Teams Who Could Trade For the No. The best team to talk Philly sports, and the home of the Philadelphia Eagles & Philadelphia Phillies. When he retired, Mike was ranked seventh on MLBs all-time home run list (548) and will enter the 2021 season ranked 16th, with Miguel Cabrera the closest active player (30th all-time with 487 homers). Your email address will not be published. Not commanding his pitches but just a feel for them, being able to throw strikes and spin the ball. The following is a list of Philadelphia Phillies broadcasters. Song walked onto the field at 10 a.m. to stretch and throw, looking the part of someone bidding to make the opening day roster. He worked for two seasons as the part-time pre- and postgame host for his hometown Texas Rangers (1997-98) before becoming the voice of the Kane County Cougars, a single-A affiliate of the Florida Marlins (1999-2001). John and his wife Melissa live in Naples, Fla., with their son Kyle and daughter Keira. In 545 games for the club, he posted a .347 on-base percentage. ", First published on March 1, 2023 / 7:04 AM. Phillies TV, radio broadcasters weigh in on the universal DH. Specific plans for the "Franzke & LA" beer haven't yet been revealed. Phillies add Michael Bourn, Chad Durbin, Erik Kratz and Kevin Stocker to radio broadcast in 2022 The Phillies will go with a rotation of four former players as analysts to work with Scott Franzke in their road radio broadcasts. Prior to 2010, the Phillies had never posted the best record over the course of a major league season. Several people familiar with the situation tell The Associated Press that longtime Phillies broadcaster Chris Wheeler is out after four decades with the team, and Gary Matthews isn't returning as . will be available to watch on ESPN. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Oscar received his MBA from Mercer University and he currently resides in Philadelphia with his family. The following is a list of Philadelphia Phillies broadcasters. Painter also struck out eight-year veteran Max Kepler. I think there will be a lot of drama, it just wont be the same as what were used to., Halikman said his team is exploring opportunities to do some things differently this seasonto keep people interested and help people really enjoy their Phillies from a distance.. His only time away was 1994-95, when he played for Cleveland. At the major league level, he played for the Padres (1986-89), Phillies (1989-94) and Chicago White Sox (1995). @Phillies We will miss you @TMacPhils", "Report: 4 former Phillies to replace Kevin Frandsen on radio team in 2022", "Phillies radio broadcaster Jim Jackson announces he won't return next season", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Philadelphia_Phillies_broadcasters&oldid=1140447036, Oscar Budejen, play-by-play announcer (since 2021), This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 03:05. 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