List of Colorado Rockies broadcasters
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The Colorado Rockies
are broadcast locally in Colorado on the radio and on both cable and over-the-air television.
. Games are carried on the network in eight states.
Jeff Kingery, who was with the team in the radio booth since its inaugural season in 1993
, retired at the end of the 2009 season after 17 years broadcasting Rockies games. Kingery is famous for his home run call, that ball's going and it ain't coming back!
Kingery's long-time partner in the booth, Jack Corrigan, assumed primary play-by-play duties after Kingery's retirement. Corrigan's signature home run call is, It's touch 'em all time!
Beginning with the 2010 season, Jerry Schemmel
has partered with Corrigan, in the color commentator role (and calling middle innings while Corrigan does color).
One of the two radio broadcasters will occasionally substitute for one of the television broadcasters if necessary.
and George Frazier call the Rockies games on television. Goodman's home run call is take a good look, you won't see it for long!
Rockies pregame and postgame shows are handled by Tom Helmer, Jeff Huson
, Marc Stout, and 2006 J. G. Taylor Spink Award recipient Tracy Ringolsby
. Helmer and Rizzo also offer on-camera in-game commentary from the stands. Huson and Helmer call games in the broadcast booth in Goodman and/or Frazier's stead.
The Rockies cable television affiliate is Root Sports Rocky Mountain. In previous years, over-the-air broadcasts were carried on KWGN-TV
from 1993
–2002
, and on KTVD
(Channel 20; UPN affiliate until 9/5/06, after which it joined MyNetworkTV
) from 2003
–2008
.
is Thomas Harding.
The Colorado Rockies beat writer for the Rocky Mountain News
is Tracy Ringolsby
(1992–2008). The Rocky Mountain News is no longer in business, and Ringolsby joined the television broadcast team for pre-game and post-game discussions.
The Colorado Rockies beat writer for The Denver Post
is Troy E. Renck (2009–Present)
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
are broadcast locally in Colorado on the radio and on both cable and over-the-air television.
Radio
The flagship radio station of the Rockies Radio Network is KOA 850 AMKOA (AM)
KOA is a clear channel, news/talk radio station serving the Denver-Boulder and Colorado Springs, Colorado markets. It is owned by Clear Channel Communications and is nicknamed "the Blowtorch of the West" for its 50,000 watt signal.KOA was originally owned by General Electric and began...
. Games are carried on the network in eight states.
Jeff Kingery, who was with the team in the radio booth since its inaugural season in 1993
1993 in baseball
-Major League Baseball:*World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies ; Paul Molitor, MVP*American League Championship Series MVP: Dave Stewart*National League Championship Series MVP: Curt Schilling...
, retired at the end of the 2009 season after 17 years broadcasting Rockies games. Kingery is famous for his home run call, that ball's going and it ain't coming back!
Kingery's long-time partner in the booth, Jack Corrigan, assumed primary play-by-play duties after Kingery's retirement. Corrigan's signature home run call is, It's touch 'em all time!
Beginning with the 2010 season, Jerry Schemmel
Jerry Schemmel
Jerry Schemmel is the radio announcer for the MLB's Colorado Rockies and the Colorado State Rams football and men's basketball teams. He was formerly the play-by-play announcer for the NBA's Denver Nuggets, calling their full regular season from 1992 to 2009, when he assumed home-only duties until...
has partered with Corrigan, in the color commentator role (and calling middle innings while Corrigan does color).
One of the two radio broadcasters will occasionally substitute for one of the television broadcasters if necessary.
Television
Drew GoodmanDrew Goodman
Drew Goodman is the television play by play voice for the Colorado Rockies on Root Sports Rocky Mountain.Goodman's home run call is "Take a good look; you won't see it for long!"-Biography:...
and George Frazier call the Rockies games on television. Goodman's home run call is take a good look, you won't see it for long!
Rockies pregame and postgame shows are handled by Tom Helmer, Jeff Huson
Jeff Huson
Jeffrey Kent Huson was a Major League Baseball utility player. He is an alumnus of the University of Wyoming....
, Marc Stout, and 2006 J. G. Taylor Spink Award recipient Tracy Ringolsby
Tracy Ringolsby
Tracy Ringolsby is a columnist with Baseball America and foxsports.com, who also handles pre-game and post-game shows for Root Sports telecasts of the Colorado Rockies, and is an occasional analyst on MLB Network. He worked for the Rocky Mountain News in Denver, Colorado, until its closure during...
. Helmer and Rizzo also offer on-camera in-game commentary from the stands. Huson and Helmer call games in the broadcast booth in Goodman and/or Frazier's stead.
The Rockies cable television affiliate is Root Sports Rocky Mountain. In previous years, over-the-air broadcasts were carried on KWGN-TV
KWGN-TV
KWGN-TV, virtual channel 2 , is a television station in Denver, Colorado, owned by the Tribune Company and affiliated with the CW Television Network...
from 1993
1993 in baseball
-Major League Baseball:*World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies ; Paul Molitor, MVP*American League Championship Series MVP: Dave Stewart*National League Championship Series MVP: Curt Schilling...
–2002
2002 in baseball
-Major League Baseball:*Regular Season Champions*World Series Champion - Anaheim Angels*Postseason - October 1 to October 27Click on any series score to link to that series' page....
, and on KTVD
KTVD
KTVD, virtual channel 20 is a MyNetworkTV-affiliated television station based in Denver, Colorado, and is owned by the Gannett Company. The station is a sister to KUSA, Denver's NBC affiliate and is housed and operated out of KUSA's high definition studios...
(Channel 20; UPN affiliate until 9/5/06, after which it joined MyNetworkTV
MyNetworkTV
MyNetworkTV is a television broadcast syndication service in the United States, owned by the Fox Entertainment Group, a division of News Corporation...
) from 2003
2003 in baseball
-Headline event of the year:*The Florida Marlins become World Series champions, holding off a dynastic New York Yankees team, 4 games to 2.-Major League Baseball:*Regular Season Champions*World Series Champion - Florida Marlins...
–2008
2008 in baseball
-Major League Baseball:* Regular Season Champions* World Series Champions – Philadelphia Phillies** American League Champions – Tampa Bay Rays** National League Champions – Philadelphia Phillies* Postseason – October 1 to October 29...
.
Beat writers
The Rockies also have beat writers who cover the team. The Colorado Rockies local beat writer for MLB.comMLB.com
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is Thomas Harding.
The Colorado Rockies beat writer for the Rocky Mountain News
Rocky Mountain News
The Rocky Mountain News was a daily newspaper published in Denver, Colorado, United States from April 23, 1859, until February 27, 2009. It was owned by the E. W. Scripps Company from 1926 until its closing. As of March 2006, the Monday-Friday circulation was 255,427...
is Tracy Ringolsby
Tracy Ringolsby
Tracy Ringolsby is a columnist with Baseball America and foxsports.com, who also handles pre-game and post-game shows for Root Sports telecasts of the Colorado Rockies, and is an occasional analyst on MLB Network. He worked for the Rocky Mountain News in Denver, Colorado, until its closure during...
(1992–2008). The Rocky Mountain News is no longer in business, and Ringolsby joined the television broadcast team for pre-game and post-game discussions.
The Colorado Rockies beat writer for The Denver Post
The Denver Post
-Ownership:The Post is the flagship newspaper of MediaNews Group Inc., founded in 1983 by William Dean Singleton and Richard Scudder. MediaNews is today one of the nation's largest newspaper chains, publisher of 61 daily newspapers and more than 120 non-daily publications in 13 states. MediaNews...
is Troy E. Renck (2009–Present)
Play-by-Play
- Charlie JonesCharlie Jones (sportscaster)Charlie Jones was an American Emmy Award-winning sportscaster for NBC and ABC.-Education:Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Jones earned an undergraduate degree at the University of Southern California and a law degree at the University of Arkansas.-American Football League/National Football...
: 1993–1995 - Dave ArmstrongDave Armstrong (sportscaster)Dave Armstrong is an American television sports announcer for professional and college sports. He spent nine years as the play-by-play announcer for two Major League Baseball teams , in the NFL he has worked with both the Seattle Seahawks and the Kansas City Chiefs broadcasting regular and...
: 1996–2001 - Drew GoodmanDrew GoodmanDrew Goodman is the television play by play voice for the Colorado Rockies on Root Sports Rocky Mountain.Goodman's home run call is "Take a good look; you won't see it for long!"-Biography:...
: 2002–Present
Color commentators
- Duane KuiperDuane KuiperDuane Eugene Kuiper is a former Major League Baseball second baseman, and is currently a five-time Emmy award-winning radio and television sportscaster for the San Francisco Giants...
: 1993 - Dave Campbell: 1994–1997
- George Frazier: 1998–present
- Jeff HusonJeff HusonJeffrey Kent Huson was a Major League Baseball utility player. He is an alumnus of the University of Wyoming....
: 2006–present
Radio
- Jeff Kingery: 1993–2009
- Wayne Hagin: 1993–2002
- Jack Corrigan: 2003–Present
- Jerry SchemmelJerry SchemmelJerry Schemmel is the radio announcer for the MLB's Colorado Rockies and the Colorado State Rams football and men's basketball teams. He was formerly the play-by-play announcer for the NBA's Denver Nuggets, calling their full regular season from 1992 to 2009, when he assumed home-only duties until...
: 2010–Present