Baseball Play-by-play

The nature of the game makes baseball the most difficult sport to broadcast. Learn how to master the art of play-by-play for America’s pastime.

Keys to Elite Baseball Play-by-play

Discover the key fundamentals to great baseball broadcasting and learn advanced techniques for setting yourself apart in one of the most competitive genres of sports broadcasting.

STAA Play-by-Play Pyramid

Use the STAA Play-by-Play Pyramid to build your baseball broadcasts from the foundation up or use the pyramid as a self-critique guide.

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Interview: Mick Gillispie, Tennessee Smokies

Tennessee Smokies Director of Broadcasting, Mick Gillispie, shares the factors he looks for when hiring a broadcasting assistant, how older sportscasters should approach applying for minor league jobs, and why broadcasters just entering the sportscasting job market should attend Baseball’s Winter Meetings.

Plus, Gillispie evaluates the pro’s and con’s of staying in minor league ball and suggests an alternative career strategy for getting to the majors.

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Posted on March 10, 2015 in Videos

Topic: Baseball PBP,Job Market

Group Critique 1: Fall 2014

Recorded October 21, 2014, this session includes critiques of:

Football PBP
Baseball PBP
Hockey PBP

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Posted on October 21, 2014 in Audio

Topic: Baseball PBP,Football PBP,Hockey PBP,Play-by-play

Interview: Aaron Goldsmith, Seattle Mariners

Aaron Goldsmith, Seattle Mariners play-by-play voice, discusses the best way to stand out as a broadcaster in the minors, a surprising place to pick up broadcast info about your own team, and more.

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Posted on August 7, 2014 in Videos

Topic: Baseball PBP,Play-by-play

Interview: Bill Wanless, Pawtucket Red Sox

The sterling track record of the Pawtucket Red Sox in hiring elite baseball play-by-play talent is well documented. In this exclusive interview, PawSox Vice President of Public Relations Bill Wanless explains the on-air and off-air qualities the PawSox look for when hiring a broadcaster.

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Posted on November 7, 2013 in Videos

Topic: Baseball PBP,Demos,Job Market,Resumes

Interview: Andy Masur, San Diego Padres

San Diego Padres Play-by-Play Broadcaster Andy Masur discusses the challenges he faced several years ago of joining an established broadcast team. He also shares advice on weaving stories into your baseball play-by-play and offers tips to up and coming sportscasters.

(Note: Andy is no longer with the Padres. Watch our follow up interview with Andy on what to do after you lose a sportscasting job you love.)

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Posted on September 7, 2013 in Videos

Topic: Baseball PBP,Play-by-play

Interview: Tim Neverett, Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates radio and TV broadcaster Tim Neverett discusses the best path to the Big Leagues, career longevity in the majors, how to fill time during minor league baseball broadcasts, staying organized, and more.

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Posted on May 7, 2013 in Videos

Topic: Baseball PBP,Play-by-play

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