List of Seattle Mariners broadcasters
The following is a list of people who have worked on Seattle Mariners local radio and television broadcasts.
Current broadcast team
[edit]Source:[1]
- Rick Rizzs (1983–1991, 1995–present)[2]
- Aaron Goldsmith (2013–present)[3]
- Gary Hill Jr. (2010–present)[4]
- Jay Buhner (2002–2005, 2011–2012, 2025)[5]
- Angie Mentink (2025)
- Ryan Rowland-Smith (2025)[6]
- Dave Valle (1997–2006, 2011–2012, 2025)[5]
- Steve Guasch (Spanish language, 2023–present)[4]
Former broadcasters
[edit]- Mike Blowers (2007–2024)[1]
- Ken Brett (1986)[7]
- Nelson Briles (1984–1985)[8][9][10]
- Chip Caray (1993–1997)[11]
- Julio Cruz (Spanish language, 2002–2021)[12]
- Ron Fairly (1993–2006, 2011–2012)[13][5]
- Bill Freehan (1979–1980)[14][15]
- Greg Gumbel (1991)[16]
- Dave Henderson (1997–2006, 2011–2012)[17][5]
- Ken Levine (1992–1994, 2011–2012)[18]
- Dave Niehaus (1977–2010)[19]
- Tom Paciorek (2001)[15]
- Amaury Pi-González (Spanish language, 2003–2006)[20][21]
- Don Poier (1981)[15]
- Alex Rivera (Spanish language, 2007–2023)[22]
- Billy Sample (1992)[23]
- Joe Simpson (1987–1991)[24]
- Dave Sims (2007–2024)[3][25]
- Wes Stock (1982–1983)[26]
- Dan Wilson (2012–2024)
- Ken Wilson (1977–1982, 2011–2012)[5][15]
Radio broadcasts
[edit]Since 2009, and from 1985–2002 the Mariners' flagship radio station is KIRO 710 AM. Former flagship stations include KOMO 1000 AM (2003–2008) and KVI 570 AM (1977–1984).
Radio Broadcasters by Year
[edit]2020s
[edit]| Year | Flagship stations | Play-by-Play | Color Commentary / Some Play-by-Play |
| 2026 | KIRO | Rick Rizzs | Gary Hill Jr.[1] Angie Mentink Ryan Rowland-Smith Aaron Goldsmith[27] |
| 2025 | |||
| 2024 | Aaron Goldsmith Dave Sims | ||
| 2023 | |||
| 2022 | |||
| 2021 | |||
| 2020 |
2000s & 2010s
[edit]| Year | Flagship stations | Play-by-Play | Color Commentary / Some Play-by-Play |
| 2019 | KIRO | Rick Rizzs | Aaron Goldsmith Dave Sims |
| 2018 | Aaron Goldsmith | ||
| 2017 | |||
| 2016 | |||
| 2015 | |||
| 2014 | |||
| 2013 | |||
| 2012 | Ken Wilson Ken Levine Ron Fairly Dave Henderson Dave Valle Dan Wilson | ||
| 2011 | |||
| 2010 | Dave Niehaus | Rick Rizzs Dave Sims | |
| 2009 | |||
| 2008 | KOMO | ||
| 2007 | |||
| 2006 | Rick Rizzs Dave Henderson Ron Fairly Dave Valle | ||
| 2005 | |||
| 2004 | Rick Rizzs | ||
| 2003 | |||
| 2002 | KIRO | Rick Rizzs Dave Henderson Ron Fairly Dave Valle | |
| 2001 | |||
| 2000 |
Television broadcasts
[edit]- Root Sports Northwest (formerly called Northwest Cable Sports, Prime Sports Northwest, & Fox Sports Northwest; 1993–present)
- KSTW 11 (independent, formerly The CW & UPN; 1981–1985, 1989–1992, 2001–2007)
- KIRO 7 (CBS, formerly UPN; 1986–1988, 1990–1991, 1995–2000)
- KING 5 (NBC; 1977–1980)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Kramer, Daniel (February 20, 2025). "Buhner rejoins TV booth as Mariners unveil '25 broadcast teams". MLB.com. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "Go inside the broadcast booth with Seattle Mariners radio announcer, Rick Rizzs". king5.com. September 25, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Farkas, Brady (June 13, 2023). "Seattle Mariners Broadcasters Share Hilarious Viral Moment Right Before Home Run". Fastball. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ a b "Mariners Broadcasters | Seattle Mariners". MLB.com. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Stone, Larry (December 1, 2011). "Mariners continue announcer rotation on TV, radio for 2012". The Seattle Times. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- ^ Jude, Adam (February 7, 2025). "Mariners making major changes to broadcast team". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on February 8, 2025. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "Ken Brett now George's brother". Nevada Daily Mail. Missouri. Associated Press. May 25, 1986. p. 11.
- ^ "Ex-pitcher Nelson Briles Dies at 61". The Hour. Associated Press. February 15, 2005. p. A12.
- ^ "Nelson Briles". Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "Where Are They Now - Nellie Briles". Baseball Savvy. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ Chip Caray Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Former MLB infielder Julio Cruz dies at age 67". ESPN.com. February 23, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "Ron Fairly". Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "Bill Freehan MLB Baseball Statistics". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Seattle Mariners Broadcasters (History)". MLB.com. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ Martinez, Kevin [@Kevin_Martinez] (December 28, 2024). "Very sad to learn of Greg Gumbel's passing. Some may remember Greg called a package of TV games for the Mariners in 1991. He was incredible to work with. Kind, collaborative and enthusiastic. RIP Greg" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Eaton, Nick (October 22, 2012). "Who should be Rick Rizzs' full-time radio partner for the Mariners?". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Archived from the original on October 26, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- ^ "Ken Levine: From Hollywood producer to broadcaster". MyNorthwest.com. June 4, 2011. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "Loss of a legend: Dave Niehaus, voice of Mariners, dies at 75". KOMO News. November 10, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- ^ Block, Joe (February 20, 2007). "Los Angeles Angels - Pi-Gonzalez hired for Spanish PxP". Call of the Game. Archived from the original on November 5, 2013.
- ^ "Amaury Pi-Gonzalez to serve as Spanish play-by-play voice on AM 830 for Angels baseball in 2007". Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. February 20, 2007. Archived from the original on January 8, 2008.
- ^ "Seattle Mariners Broadcasters". MLB.com. Archived from the original on October 31, 2023.
- ^ Hagen, Paul (June 27, 2013). "Sample shifts talents from diamond to big screen". MLB.com. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "Joe Simpson". Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ Marchand, Andrew (November 14, 2024). "Dave Sims, 71, getting Yankees' radio job, succeeding John Sterling". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ Raley, Dan (July 18, 2007). "Where Are They Now? Wes Stock, ex-major league pitcher, coach". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "Mariners Announce 2025 Broadcast Team" (Press release). Seattle Mariners. February 20, 2025 – via Medium.