Kevin Brown

[OriolesMagic83]

I'm a big fan of Kevin Brown esp when he's paired w/ Ben McDonald.  I know that some of you hate the back and forth needling between Kevin and Ben but I think it's just part of their routine.  To me, Kevin and Ben are the A Team.  Like to hear Palmer for the stories if he's paired w/ someone like Kevin otherwise he just sort of meanders. 

[Spakman]

6 hours ago, OnlyOneOriole said:

Yeah I don't understand the hate for Brown.   I grew up listening to Ernie Harwell and George Kell as play by play guys in MI.  And he is just as good.  I don't get the hate.

I just find him annoying.  I miss Gary Thorne.

[eddie83]

12 hours ago, drjohnnyfever1 said:

I liked John Lowenstein a lot, but I can't remember who he was paired with.  Was it early Miller?  I just don't remember, but I loved his humor, stories, and insights.  I think he fell out of favor for being a bit too critical.  But he wasn't a play-by-play guy.

Mel Proctor. I think sometimes Palmer with them in 3 man booth.  

[eddie83]

12 hours ago, dystopia said:

I apologize if this is asked and answered already, but where is KB? On vacation? 

I guess he did the statcast version of Sunday Night baseball last night. Not sure if ESPN is going this every Sunday game rest of year or not. 

[interloper]

10 hours ago, Spakman said:

I just find him annoying.  I miss Gary Thorne.

You say that but if he came back how long would you be able to stand him calling fastballs sliders and change ups fastballs, etc. lol

[Brian88]

19 minutes ago, interloper said:

You say that but if he came back how long would you be able to stand him calling fastballs sliders and change ups fastballs, etc. lol

Or saying a pitch missed low when it was an inch below the strike zone and 3 feet outside

[emmett16]

I like KB and think he is Uber talented.  He has an incredible voice and a passion for the game. 

With that said, his pop culture tangents get a little annoying.  But then again, I can’t imagine the things that would come Out of my mouth if I had to talk for 3 hours non-stop. 

[dzorange]

2 hours ago, Brian88 said:

Or saying a pitch missed low when it was an inch below the strike zone and 3 feet outside

Accuracy and players' names were never Thorne's strengths, lol.

He was super likable, had a great voice and brought excitement to the game.

Edited August 5 by dzorange

[gtman55]

3 hours ago, Brian88 said:

Or saying a pitch missed low when it was an inch below the strike zone and 3 feet outside

With how excited he gets when food is brought to the booth, his next gig may be on The Food Network. Lol

[gtman55]

^ Oops. I quoted the wrong post. I was talking about KB.

[MDtransplant757]

I miss Gary but Kevin has enthusiasm and is knowledgeable about the game. There are worse booths, and we could have Scott Garceau on full time. 

[scbalt52]

I love Kevin Brown. I miss him every game he is away. The entire game feels different to me. He feels as if he is a personal friend to me already. Ben is also great to have on the broadcast. Geoff is growing on me. We have a great team. I liked Thorne but I actually like this team more.

[OnlyOneOriole]

I really like Keven Brown.  I think he is great announcer.  Even my wife, who is Asian (but fully American) and has never watched baseball other than when we watch the Os games, says he is a very good announcer and that he doesn't look like his voice haha. 

What more do you need? 

Edited August 5 by OnlyOneOriole

[drjohnnyfever1]

17 hours ago, Spakman said:

I just find him annoying.  I miss Gary Thorne.

I don't find him annoying, but I lament missing out on Gary Thorne and Ben.  I know the ship has sailed, but that combo would have been SOLID GOLD! 

Times change.  Time marches on, I get it.  It's not that I don't like Kevin, I do, but...  I guess it might be the shortness of the braise... He's still early in his career.  All I know is I haven't really missed him.

I think that "Radio Guy" voice is what I'm missing.  Not the Michael Reghi, Bruce Cunningham, Ron Burghandy stuff, but as I'm an older guy now, I appreciate the lower tenor of a Jon Miller, Chuck Thompson, Gary Thorne.  Maybe if Kevin starts his voice conditioning by plowing thru 2-3 packs of Marlboro a day he'll start to get the tone where I prefer it.  Calling wise, I have no problem, but a cigar once or twice a series might help him out.

[eddie83]

 

 

I didn’t find a recent Ben McDonald page but I wanted to mention Ben is on the ESPN national broadcast tonight on ESPN. ESPN never airs Monday night games anymore but tonight for some reason they are on.