Pro Perspective

Today’s top baseball broadcasters share their perspectives on a variety of topics, including their philosophies and experiences.  Find out what they each learned during their journeys and how those experiences shaped their careers.  Full interviews can be found at glorydaystv.com.

Featuring:

  • Joe Davis (Los Angeles Dodgers)
  • Dan Shulman (Toronto Blue Jays)
  • Hazel Mae (Toronto Blue Jays)
  • Brian Anderson (Milwaukee Brewers)
  • Dave O’Brien (Boston Red Sox)
  • Matt Vasgersian (Los Angeles Angels)
  • Jesse Goldberg-Strassler (Lansing Lugnuts)
  • Dan Hasty (West Michigan Whitecaps)
  • Greg Gania (Erie Seawolves)

Video

Dodgers broadcaster Joe Davis on dealing with self-doubt in his career.

Brewers broadcaster Brian Anderson on his college experience and broadcasting in the Texas League in San Antonio.

Blue Jays broadcaster Dan Shulman proves you don't need a broadcasting degree to break into the business.

Hazel Mae has covered the Red Sox and Blue Jays and has worked at MLB Network. She talks about mentoring women in broadcasting.

Hazel Mae talks about the challenges facing women in sports broadcasting.

Lansing Lugnuts broadcaster Jesse Goldberg-Strassler talks about the importance of developing good writing skills for broadcasters.

Jesse Goldberg-Strassler talks about how to survive the long baseball season.

Jesse Goldberg-Strassler talks about chasing the perfect broadcast.

Dan Hasty is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. He was named Midwest League Broadcaster of the Year in 2017. He gives his tips on keeping the broadcast fresh.

Dan Hasty talks about how he maximizes his prep time during the season.

Greg Gania is the voice of the Erie Seawolves. He talks about the broadcasting opportunities he received in school at Bowling Green.

Greg Gania talks about the importance of getting as many play-by-play reps as possible.

Audio

Dave O'Brien

Red Sox announcer Dave O'Brien talks about the benefits of attending Syracuse University and working at the legendary WAER as a student.

Matt Vasgersian

Angels broadcaster Matt Vasgersian talks about catch phrases. His "Santa Maria!" has become popular, but he admits he's careful how often he uses it.

Joe Davis

Dodgers announcer Joe Davis attended a small school in Beloit, WI. He feels that attending a small school was an advantage for him.

Jesse Goldberg-Strassler

Lansing Lugnuts broadcaster Jesse Golberg- Strassler was named Minor League Baseball Broadcaster of the Year in 2019. He talks about dealing with broadcasting slumps or stretches where you just can't seem to get the words out correctly.

Dan Hasty

West Michigan Whitecaps broadcaster Dan Hasty talks about listening to other announcers and learning from them.

Greg Gania

Erie Seawolves broadcaster Greg Gania also serves as the club's Assistant GM. He talks about the importance of developing other skills to make broadcasters more marketable.