For the first time in the history of the American baseball league, MLB (Major League Baseball), a woman has become the regular and main voice of a club for the start of this new season. Jenny Cavnar has been named lead commentator for the Oakland Athletics. She was previously the backup announcer for the Colorado Rockies. She hosted before and after the match, a role she held for twelve years.
“She has earned the admiration of fans throughout her career”
Jenny Cavnar is the first woman to become a lead commentator at the American broadcasting group NBC. “She has earned the admiration of fans and peers throughout her career. We are very excited to have her join our excellent team » said Matt Murphy, president and general manager of NBC Sports California and NBC Sports Bay Area. “It’s really great, it’s a great opportunity for me,” savor Jenny Cavnar “It is a dream come true to join the broadcast team for the Oakland Athletics and their rich baseball history, I repeat, it is truly awesome. »
Jenny Cavnar was immersed in the world of baseball from an early age © Getty – Michaël Zagaris
Jenny Cavnar had already broken down some barriers for women’s commentary in baseball. In 2015, she was the first to do radio analyzes for the national league. On April 23, 2018, she also became the first woman since 1993 to broadcast games on a major league television network when she commentated on a Rockies game against the Padres.
Relatives who are baseball fans
Jenny Cavnar was immersed in baseball from an early age. His grandmother was a fan of the sport. His father is also a renowned coach in Colorado. So she grew up keeping scorebooks and participating in practices. “As the daughter of a baseball coach, I loved the sport from a young age and the stories, history and connections it provides. I’m excited to begin my 18th season as a Major League commentator with my good friend Dallas Braden and share our experiences with loyal Athletics fans as we continue this journey together.”. Jenny Cavnar married a man who was a longtime manager of the Chicago White Sox (before changing career paths and becoming a firefighter in Denver). So Oakland baseball fans will be able to hear it all season long.
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2024-04-11 04:24:51
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