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.
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.
Every broadcaster likely has some horror stories. They may seem devastating at the time, but they will eventually provide a good laugh.
Is a broadcasting related degree necessary for broadcasting career? Not necessarily.
Searching for the perfect broadcast can be a futile exercise. Consistency is the name of the game .
Putting together a solid demo tape for a play-by-play job is an important first step in securing the gig.
Sooner or later, all announcers will cover a player that is battling a prolonged slump. It’s the nature of sports. All athletes go through it at some point in their careers. An 0-4 tuns into a 1-32 before you know it in baseball. I found in my career that a slump can find its way into the booth as well.
Each season the success of your game broadcasts often rests on the depth of your preparation for each event. Investing more time in your game prep usually results in a better product on the air.