Bourn batted .266 with 341 steals in 1,361 career games. 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. From 2015-18, he worked Saturdays as well. With Tom and Scott, its the familiarity of their voices, their extensive knowledge of the Phillies and their passion for the game that made these extensions an easy decision, said Phillies Executive Vice President David Buck. The Phillies are shoring up their broadcasts booths for the foreseeable future. Tom McCarthy and Scott Franzke have both signed multi-year contract extensions with the Philadelphia Phillies. Bringing all that stuff to the fans is what were hoping to do, saidHalikman.Keep your cameras rolling at home,because your celebrations at home when Harper hits a walk-off may easily be on the broadcast the next day., So, get your phones ready, keep them charged, and be recording.. The team announced on Tuesday that they have signed. Both of those beers were IPAs. The broadcast landscape could look quite different by the time McCarthy and Franzke reach the end of their respective contracts. The Philadelphia Phillies have inked multi-year contract agreements with Scott Franzke and Tom McCarthy, the voices of the team's radio and television broadcasts, respectively. 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). Per the Phillies, "Stocker will serve as the clubs radio color analyst for road games and select home games not called by Larry Andersen. Andersen, the clubs longtime color analyst, will continue to call most home games for the 23 season. How we line up in Lakeland for today's split squad action #RingTheBell pic.twitter.com/xNQjVeOtz5. 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. Phillies Broadcasters Broadcasters Tom McCarthy Matt Stairs Ben Davis Gregg Murphy John Kruk Scott Franzke Larry Anderson Jim Jackson Read Phils Baseball's exclusive interviews with Tom McCarthy and Gregg Murphy If you are a Phillies fan, I think you will enjoy this. I grew up on Harry Kalas and Richie Ashburn. They took care of one more item: The two voices of the teams broadcasts are returning with new deals. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. The San Diego Padres selected John in the third round of the 1981 draft. With Tom and Scott, its the familiarity of their voices, their extensive knowledge of the Phillies and their passion for the game that made these extensions an easy decision, Phillies Executive Vice President David Buck said in a statement. Follow him on Twitter at @AndyJasner. In addition to the contract extensions for McCarthy and Franzke, the Phillies have signed Kevin Stocker to a multi-year contract. He worked as a scout for the Mets in 2019. He also used to work national shows for ESPN Radio. Matt Gelb is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Philadelphia Phillies. "It's far from perfect, and I'm just hoping for an upward trajectory. 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). They both have an awesome local following and are growing nationally, too. Its funny, as the generations age. Phillies television play-by-player announcer Tom McCarthy. Theres always a mix of the fans going nuts, which I love, and theres a mix of the guys at home plate waiting like 2-year-olds that have never experienced anything like this, even if they have the week before, to celebrate with their teammates., RELATED |Phillies TV, radio broadcasters weigh in on the universal DH, In order to capture euphoric moments,Halikman said the Phillies broadcast crew will rely on capturing different reactions, maybe seeing more of the manager or theplayer who just gave up a walk-off home run, for example. 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. Philadelphia Phillies radio broadcasters Scott Franzke and Larry Andersen will soon join a growing list of local sports figures to be commemorated with charity beers from Conshohocken Brewing Company. The bulk of the Phillies' televised spring training games will air on NBC Sports Philadelphia, which will broadcast 13 games four on the main channel and nine on NBC Sports Philadelphia+. Song had been a flight officer training on a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft at Naval Air Station Jacksonville in northeast Florida before the Navy granted a transfer from active duty to reserves. A lot of the younger people are like, Who? Now, Im lucky enough to be a part of the new generation with Franzke and McCarthy. Painter also struck out eight-year veteran Max Kepler. Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) February 25, 2023 As previously mentioned, NBC Sports Philadelphia will broadcast 13 of the Phillies' 16 home spring training games. Chris Carlson/AP But the adjustment period is ongoing. 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. Oscar joined Phillies Spanish radio broadcasts in 2021, working alongside Bill Kulik. Im very grateful to the Philadelphia Phillies for my expanded role in the broadcast booth and the opportunity to work alongside a group of broadcasters who are the best in the business, Stocker said. Franzke and Andersen, both mainstays of the Phillies radio booth, began working together regularly in 2007. 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. Mike previously worked as a Phillies broadcaster during the 1990 season. He made three consecutive All-Star teams (1991-93) as a Phillie, which included a memorable at-bat against future Hall of Famer Randy Johnson at the 1993 Midsummer Classic. At Coca-Cola, he managed the companys sports and entertainment assets around the world including MLB, NBA, FIFA and Disney, among many others. I've never been able to make rhyme or reason to it. 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. Prior to 2010, the Phillies had never posted the best record over the course of a major league season. Stocker was a rookie shortstop on the Phillies' 1993National League Champions team. Maybe we see more of that frustration and stress on their faces, he said. 24 at 6:07 p.m. Larry began his broadcast career with the Phillies in 1998. Twins (NBCSP) Tuesday, Feb. 28 vs. Blue Jays (NBCSP+) The Phillies' radio broadcast will need a new color analyst to replace Kevin Frandsen when he leaves for Washington next season. Larry holds the Phillies club record for longest consecutive scoreless streak by a reliever (32.2 IP), set in 1984. ET. The Phillies are back in Spring Training this month and will start the regular season on the road on April 6 against the Texas Rangers. Kevin Stocker, who also signed a multi-year contract with Phillies, is expected to join Franzke for the rest of the team's schedule. By the end of those deals, the two will stand among some of the longest-tenured broadcasters in franchise history. Larry is famously known for being traded from the Astros to the Red Sox for Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell in August 1990. 2023 WWB Holdings, LLC. Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter pitched two solid innings in his spring training debut. Phillies radio broadcasters Scott Franzke, left, and Larry Andersen, right are collaborating with Conshohocken Brewing Co. on a charity beer. Dressed in white pinstripe pants and a red batting practice jersey with No. But, what I do think youll see is more player reaction, Halikman noted. will be available to watch on ESPN. Hes Ready For New Memories In 2023, Spring Training Notes: Harper Wont Report Until March, Phillies To Retire Postseason Anthem. 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). 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. Regardless of the ultimate outcome, Song is having fun right now. 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. Yankees @ Phillies. 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. Murphy joined the Phillies broadcast team in 12 as a field reporter. All games are scheduled to begin at 1:05 p.m. McCarthy, 54, is entering his 15th season as the lead announcer on the Phillies TV broadcasts. For now, they at least know who will announce them. Franzke joined the Phillies in 2007, while Andersen has been with the team since 1998, following the death of Richie Ashburn. They both have an awesome local following and are growing nationally, too. Garrett Stubbs Bat-Spiked And DJd His Way To Fan Favorite Status In 2022. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 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) John and his wife Melissa live in Naples, Fla., with their son Kyle and daughter Keira. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Shop for vintage Philadelphia Phillies shirts and hats! "It's a work in progress, for sure," Song said of the session watched by Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and manager Rob Thomson. Franzke, who made his Phillies radio debut in 2006, has been the teams main play-by-play commentator for radio broadcasts since 2007. The Phillies production team is looking at creative ways to engage fans in 2020. Oscar is a passionate advocate for the development of the Hispanic community and has served as an advisor for multiple Hispanic organizations, such as Congreso, The National Hispanic Corporate Council and Hispanic Business Development Center. In 545 games for the club, he posted a .347 on-base percentage. The Philadelphia Phillies formally announced multi-year contract extensions for television announcer Tom McCarthy and radio play-by-play announcer Scott Franzke. Have an awesome local following and are growing nationally, too Kevin Stocker to a contract. Way to Fan favorite Status in 2022 in 2020 Phillies formally announced multi-year contract squad action RingTheBell! 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