Jon Sciambi
Jon "Boog" Sciambi (born April 11, 1970 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American sportscaster for ESPN. He currently calls Major League Baseball games for ESPN Radio and formerly did television work for ESPN. He also calls college basketball for ESPN, ESPNU (occasionally), and ESPN Radio. He was a play-by-play announcer for the Florida Marlins[1] and Atlanta Braves[2] as well as ESPN Little League World Series.
Jon Sciambi | |
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 Sciambi in 2008 | |
| Born | April 11, 1970 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Boston College |
| Occupation(s) | Baseball play-by-play announcer, television personality |
| Employer | ESPN |
Sciambi's nickname "Boog," is because he looks like former major league player Boog Powell.[3]
References
- "Jon Sciambi". espnmediazone.com. ESPN MediaZone. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
- Rogers, Carroll. "Jon "Boog" Sciambi leaving Braves TV broadcast booth". ajc.com. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
- Major League Baseball "Braves name new TV broadcast team" 20 December 2006
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