How to ask for a critique
With the baseball offseason in full swing, many announcers looking to improve their presentation will take advantage of the winter months to solicit a critique Read more…
AuthorMario Impemba
Vin Scully: The Best There Ever Was
On Tuesday, August 2nd, we learned of the passing of one of the game’s legendary announcers. Vin Scully died at the age of 94, after authoring one of the most brilliant careers in the history of baseball broadcasting.
Silence is Not Always Golden
This past weekend baseball fans were “treated” to a rather unconventional presentation of the Tigers-Royals game on the 4th of July. What made the Peacock Read more…
You Need More Than Talent to Get a Major League Job
I recently had a conversation with a minor league announcer whom I consider to be very talented. The complete package actually. Very good storyteller, technically Read more…
Getting your broadcast back on track.
In a previous blog I wrote about dealing with a slump as a baseball broadcaster. It happens in the booth just as it does on Read more…
Expanding Your Vocabulary
Any announcer that has worked a long baseball season knows that one of the big challenges of broadcasting a lengthy baseball schedule is keeping your Read more…
Making The Most of a Big League Call-up
Many big league teams are dipping into the minors to call up broadcasters from their minor league affiliates to fill in for their major league announcers.
Preserve Your Pregame Interviews
On a daily basis, you may be tasked with recording an interview for the pregame show. Whether you are interviewing the manager, a coach, or Read more…
Broadcasting For a Losing Team
The following is an excerpt from Major League Mindset: Elevate Your Baseball Play-by-Play. “When I was broadcasting minor league baseball, one of my colleagues who Read more…
Be Loyal to Yourself
Throughout your career, you will earn many opportunities to display your talents. Each new job presents a chance for you to advance your career. As Read more…
