Who is our best PBP announcer?

[ledzepp8]

I'm not even sure how this isn't 100% KB. Geoff and Brett have kind of grown on me but I would still pick KB over any of them. I guess I wouldn't say I like Gary Thorne better than the present but I do miss him and Jim in the booth. I really like KB with Ben McDonald. I think they have great chemistry together. Jim Palmer just elevates everyone around him.

[ChipTait]

KB by a country mile, but I also appreciate Brett Hollander a bit more, especially after Jose Iglesias was traded.  Brett could never pronounce "Iglesias."  

[mall-O-cup]

I miss hearing Chuck Thompson and Bill O'Donnell.

Those were the days.

[SilverRocket]

3 hours ago, CaptainRedbeard said:

Kevin Brown is a lot better than Gary Thorne in a lot of ways - much more knowledgeable overall, up to date with current trends in the game (and well versed in analytics topics) and makes far fewer mistakes identifying players, pitches etc.

It comes down to this for me. He does his homework and gets the facts right. He describes the action accurately, doesn't misidentify pitches, and brings excitement when appropriate.

I get that some aren't as into his style, and there are aspects of him that he should tone down some (and has, to some degree). I don't like him bringing up the cherrypicked sorts of stats. I think all that is really minor compared to his main duties, which he does very well. All the others sound like they're in the stone age.

And Geoff Arnold (or whoever it is that does this) needs to stop talking up moving the runner to 3rd when it's making the 2nd out.

[Frobby]

25 minutes ago, jcaponio said:

Surprised nobody has mentioned Joe Angel or even the dulcet tones of Fred Manfra.

I mentioned Angel.  Fred “there’s a high fly ball, DEEP left field….caught by the third baseman” Manfra had a great voice but was very frustrating to listen to IMO.  He couldn’t judge which fly balls were potential homers or extra bae hits and which were routine fly balls, and his inflection when calling them often misled the listener.   And, he was just as bad as Melanie at describing anything out of the ordinary that happened.  He’d just be totally flustered and at a loss for words while you could tell by the crowd noise that something exciting had occurred.  Really pleasant radio personality and great voice, but a huge step down from Angel as a play by play man.  I did enjoy his role as Angel’s foil when he was doing color.  

Edited August 9, 2023 by Frobby

[dystopia]

20 minutes ago, ledzepp8 said:

I'm not even sure how this isn't 100% KB. Geoff and Brett have kind of grown on me but I would still pick KB over any of them. I guess I wouldn't say I like Gary Thorne better than the present but I do miss him and Jim in the booth. I really like KB with Ben McDonald. I think they have great chemistry together. Jim Palmer just elevates everyone around him.

I'm convinced the Melanie Newman votes are simp votes.

[Jammer7]

KB is clearly the best PBP. He’s a little quirky at times, but I think he is one of the best at his craft today. I do like Arnold and Hollander just fine for back up or filling in.

MASN is a complete garbage operation in many ways, but hiring KB, Ben, Hollander and Arnold, along with keeping Palmer around, was good. I think Jim has a lot more to say, at times, but has likely been told to tone it down or he’ll be forced out. He was much more outspoken in years past. I’m only speculating, but I’d love to know what JP knows about things that surround the team. 

[rm5678]

24 minutes ago, SilverRocket said:

And Geoff Arnold (or whoever it is that does this) needs to stop talking up moving the runner to 3rd when it's making the 2nd out.

Yes, I noticed that about Geoff too. I think he even did that last night.

[Fiver6565]

What two people voted for Melanie Newman?  It’s unfathomable that she’s better than any of these others, let alone all of them. 

[Drifter]

KB.. but GA is not far behind.

Just for giggles, my little brain would love to hear Thorne and Lowenstein call a few games.

For the record, I still think the suspension was not the only thing placed on KB's docket.

[DEOriolesfan]

2 hours ago, Fiver6565 said:

What two people voted for Melanie Newman?  It’s unfathomable that she’s better than any of these others, let alone all of them. 

Must be her relatives