How to Become a Baseball Announcer

Become a Baseball Announcer

If you love the sport of baseball and are vocally talented, you might want to consider becoming a baseball announcer. You will have to work on developing your vocal talent and honing your knowledge of baseball stats, but if you love the game it might be just the career you have been seeking. To learn more, continue reading this guide on how to become a baseball announcer.

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This video is the farewell address to Yankee Stadium, given by the longtime Yankees public address announcer, Bob Sheppard. Public address announcers are just one of many types of baseball announcers that are hired by the various major league teams, and baseball in general.

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Introduction
- Do you love all aspects of the game of baseball, whether playing on the field or listening to games being broadcast on the television or radio? Do you have a keen memory for recalling game and player stats? Have people often told you that you have vocal talent and should consider voice-over work? If so, you might want to consider a career as a baseball announcer. Continue reading this how to guide to learn more about how to become a baseball announcer.
Step 1: Learn the Game
- The first step in becoming a baseball announcer is to learn all you can about the game. You should:
1. Read about the fundamentals
2. Listen to games being broadcast
3. Watch games live or on television
4. Play the game. This does not mean you have to become a major league or minor league player. Play little league or neighborhood ball.
Step 2: Get an Education
- Receiving a college education is essential for an aspiring baseball announcer. Although no specific degree is required, the job field is competitive and a college degree will go a long way, especially one in broadcasting. There are specific schools and majors devoted to sports broadcasting, but you may also chose to major in:
1. Journalism
2. Communications
3. Broadcast Announcing
Step 3: Gain Experience
- Internships are a great segue into a career as a baseball announcer, so keep this in mind as you seek out your college internship. You may also want to:
1. Work in the sports department for your college radio station
2. Volunteer at local radio stations
3. Seek entry level positions at local radio stations
- It is also a good idea to practice your vocal skills whenever you have a chance. Listen to other baseball announcers as a starting point, but always remember to find your own original voice.
Step 4: Seek Employment
- Once you have completed college and an internship, it is time to seek employment opportunities. Keep in mind that most aspiring baseball announcers will have to start at an entry level position. If you are able to find a strong internship, you may be able to use the connections you make there to find employment in the field. If not, seek out any entry level position in baseball related venues, whether it is the front office of a minor league team or for a major sports network such as Fox or ESPN.
Conclusion
- It will require a lot of hard work and practice, but if you love the game of baseball then the effort will be worth it. Always remember to continually learn about the game and network and you will be one step ahead of the rest.
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