Okay, here’s my blog post about figuring out the Padre announcers:
So, I’m watching the Padres game the other day, right? And I’m like, “Who are these guys calling the game?” I mean, I know the usual suspects, but sometimes there are fill-ins, and I like to know who I’m listening to. It’s a whole vibe thing, you know?
The Initial Scramble
First thing I did? Grabbed my phone, of course. My go-to move is usually just to quickly search for “Padres announcers” – simple and usually effective. I started scrolling and I found myself in a maze of names and voices.
Deep Diving…
I started digging through various online resources. Found a couple of broadcast schedules from the official websites, and read some forum posts about the game.
Putting it All Together
Okay, so after all that searching and note-taking, I finally felt like I had a handle on things. Here’s a quick rundown of the usual suspects I’ve encountered:
- Don Orsillo: This guy is the main play-by-play voice. His is easy to pick up.
- Mark Grant: “Mud” as so many call him. Ex-Padre, so he brings that player perspective. Super knowledgeable, and you can tell he loves the game.
- Jesse Agler: I often hear him doing play-by-play, especially on the radio.
- Tony Gwynn Jr.: Another former player! You’ll hear him more as a color commentator, offering insights. And, you know, the name carries some serious weight in San Diego.
- Bob Scanlan: Another former player!I think that he provides analysis and commentary during the pre- and post-game shows.
So, yeah, that’s my little journey into the world of Padres announcers. It’s not rocket science, but it’s fun to put names to the voices, and it definitely makes watching the games a little more engaging. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go see who’s calling today’s game…
