NBC SPORTS CALIFORNIA NAMES CHRIS CARAY PLAY-BY-PLAY ANNOUNCER FOR THE OAKLAND ATHLETICS

Fourth Generation MLB Announcer Joins A’s Primary TV Play-by-Play Voice Jenny Cavnar

SAN FRANCISCO – Feb. 20, 2024 – NBC Sports California named Chris Caray play-by-play announcer for its live-game protection of the Oakland Athletics, it was introduced Tuesday. He joins Jenny Cavnar, who final week was named major play-by-play voice for the community’s A’s protection. Caray turns into the fourth era of his household to function a Major League Baseball play-by-play announcer.

Most not too long ago, Caray, alongside together with his similar twin brother Stefan, dealt with play-by-play for the Amarillo Sod Poodles, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Double-A affiliate, and the Arizona Fall League. He beforehand held the identical position for the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League. Caray additionally has expertise calling Valdosta State University baseball, and Georgia-Gwinnett College baseball, softball and soccer.

“Chris has tremendous skill as an announcer and a true passion for his craft, which is why he’s a rising talent in broadcasting,” mentioned Matt Murphy, President & General Manager of NBC Sports California and NBC Sports Bay Area. “We are proud that Chris and Jenny are joining Dallas Braden as members of our talented A’s coverage team, and look forward to the season with them in the broadcast booth.”

Caray follows his father, Chip, his grandfather Skip, and great-grandfather Harry into MLB broadcasting. Chip Caray is the present TV play-by-play voice for the St. Louis Cardinals. Skip Caray most notably known as video games for the Atlanta Braves from 1976 to 2008. Harry Caray was the recipient of the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Ford C. Frick Award for the most important contributions he made to baseball throughout his legendary broadcasting profession masking the Cardinals (1945 to 1969), the A’s (1970), Chicago White Sox (1971 to 1981) and Chicago Cubs (1982 to 1997).

“Ever since I was a 12-year-old kid, I dreamed of becoming a Major League broadcaster,” mentioned Caray. “Now, I’m thrilled that that dream has come true. I’m honored and proud to join a franchise with the rich history of the Oakland A’s, and I can’t wait to grow along with this young, exciting team and my new partners with NBC Sports California, Jenny Cavnar and Dallas Braden.”

Caray earned a level in journalism from the University of Georgia. As a scholar, he spent two years because the Sports Director for WUOG radio, the college’s radio station. In that position, he earned the distinguished WSB Radio Award, which honors probably the most excellent scholar broadcaster within the state of Georgia.

NBC Sports California

NBC Sports California, a part of NBC Sports Regional Networks group inside NBCUniversal Local, presents unique live-game protection of MLB’s Oakland Athletics, NBA’s Sacramento Kings and NHL’s San Jose Sharks. Serving Northern California, Nevada, Southern Oregon and Hawaii, NBC Sports California delivers tons of of stay occasions per 12 months, together with information, evaluation and commentary programming and authentic content material. NBC Sports California’s digital portfolio, led by NBCSportsBayArea.com and the NBC Sports Bay Area cellular app, is the highest supply for on-demand video, together with live-game streaming, audio, written content material and different options masking the area’s groups, athletes and sporting occasions.