PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Behind his microphone, Dan Baker’s voice has carried out the sport of baseball in Philadelphia for greater than half a century.
“To me, there’s nearly a musical sound, a pleasing sound about the way in which you pronounce names,” Baker mentioned.
Each identify, each pronunciation a part of the rhythm of America’s pastime.
“The gamers are the star of the present, so that you determine them,” Baker mentioned. “Be sure that everyone can perceive you, and you have achieved your job.”
From Veterans Stadium to Residents Financial institution Park, the Phillies’ ballpark is Baker’s residence away from residence.
“I simply assume, I am very lucky that the Phillies have been variety sufficient to offer me this chance,” Baker mentioned. “I find it irresistible with all my coronary heart. I believe folks can hear that in my voice with my enthusiasm and love of the workforce.”
Baker believes this Phillies workforce has an ideal likelihood of capturing baseball glory.
“I’ve had the nice honor to announce six of these World Sequence and I am wanting ahead to a seventh,” Baker mentioned. “I believe we now have an excellent likelihood.”
The Phillies entered Thursday needing two extra wins to advance to their second straight World Sequence.
First pitch for Sport 3 of the Phillies’ NL Championship Sequence with the Arizona Diamondbacks is scheduled for five:07 p.m. ET.
