May 2, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully at press conference to announce their sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Guggenheim baseball management team at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
Everyone has their favorite way to watch or listen to a baseball game. Here is a list of the 20 greatest baseball announcers of all time. Agree? Disagree? Leave your comments!
20. Red Barber
Was the voice of the Brooklyn Dodgers for 15 years and then the Yankees for 13 years after that
19. Bob Prince
The King of Pittsburgh broadcasting
18. Phil Rizzuto
August 2, 1975; New York, NY, USA; Former New York Yankee Phil Rizzuto at the New York Yankees Old-Timers’ Day game at Yankee Stadium in New York City on August 2, 1975. Mandatory Credit: Peter Karas-USA TODAY NETWORK
Listeners never knew what the Scooter would say next
17. Joe Garagiola
Apr. 14, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA: Arizona Diamondbacks former broadcaster Joe Garagiola in the dugout prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
He was a mainstay on the MLB Game of the Week with his colorful stories
16. Tim McCarver
Sep1969; St. Louis, MO, USA; FILE PHOTO; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Tim McCarver at bat during the 1969 season. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
One of the most influential voices of his time, and a great ball player too.
15. Dave Niehaus
Was the voice of Seattle baseball from 1977 to 2010
14. Pat Hughes
Jul 22, 2023; Cooperstown, NY, USA; Pat Hughes speaks after he was awarded the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasters during the hall of fame awards presentation at the Alice Busch Opera Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
He’s a member of the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame
13. Russ Hodges
Known for his famous call of “The Giants win the pennant, The Giants win the pennant.”
12. Al Michaels
Dec 21, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Thursday Night Football Amazon Prime play-by-play announcer Al Michaels during the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
He called the famous 1989 World Series that was interrupted by the Earthquake. Of course, he is well-known for his work in the NFL, too.
11. Mel Allen
August 8, 1970; New York, NY, USA; Mel Allen, long the voice of the New York Yankees, handles the emcee chores at Yankee Stadium for the annual Old-Timers’ Day game on August 8, 1970. Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, right background, listens in. Mandatory Credit: Stuart Davis-USA TODAY NETWORK
Was the first voice of This Week in Baseball
10. Curt Gowdy
Unknown date and location, USA; FILE PHOTO; American sportscaster Curt Gowdy. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
One of the legends behind the microphone
9. Bob Uecker
Bob Uecker-Former Milwaukee Brave catcher Bob Uecker, now a broadcaster for the Milwuakee Brewers, shown at work in the broadcast booth of Milwaukee County Stadium. Bob Uecker’s voice, and his clothes, can be heard all over Brewerland.
1981 Press Photo Bob Uecker Milwaukee Brewers Broadcaster
A Milwaukee Brewer icon. His “I must be in the front row” commercial is a classic
8. Dick Enberg
Aug 20, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Sportscaster Dick Enberg is honored with the lifetime achievement award prior to a game with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
One of the smoothest voices of his generation
7. Bob Costas
Apr 10, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; MLB Network broadcaster Bob Costas answers questions during an interview prior to the game between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports
Has been the baseball anchor at multiple networks
6. Ernie Harwell
Ernie Harwell in the booth during the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals, 8-2, in the final game at Tiger Stadium on Sept. 27, 1999.
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Was the voice of the Detroit Tigers for 42 years
5. Harry Kalas
Apr 08, 2009; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies announcer Harry Kalas throws out the first pitch prior to playing the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 12-11. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
The voice of the Philadelphia Phillies
4. Harry Caray
Nov 28, 1989, Orlando, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Chicago Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray signs autographs at an Orlando Magic game at Amway Center during the 1989 season. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
“Holy Cow!” Caray was a Wrigley Field Legend
3. Jon Miller
May 16, 2010; Milwaukee, WI, USA; ESPN TV Announcer Jon Miller looks on during batting practice prior to the the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. The Phillies defeated the Brewers 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Has been the voice of ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball for over two decades
2. Jack Buck
Sep 1982; Unknown Location, USA; FILE PHOTO; CBS sports reporters Jack Buck (left) and Hank Stram (right) during the 1982 season. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY NETWORK
A St. Louis Cardinals legend and member of the National Radio Hall of Fame
1. Vin Scully
Feb 10, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully at 2014 Los Angeles Dodgers preview at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
