NBC Sports California has announced Chris Caray has been added to the Oakland A’s broadcast team. Caray will join Jenny Cavnar, who was named last week as the primary play-by-play voice for the team, along with analyst Dallas Braden. Caray, son of St. Louis Cardinals play-by-play voice Chip Caray, becomes the fourth generation of his family to serve as a Major League Baseball play-by-play announcer.
Caray had been doing play-by-play for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Double-A affiliate, the Amarillo Sod Poodles, along with the Arizona Fall League. He called those games with his identical twin brother, Stefan.
“Chris has tremendous skill as an announcer and a true passion for his craft, which is why he’s a rising talent in broadcasting,” said Matt Murphy, President & General Manager of NBC Sports California and NBC Sports Bay Area. “We are proud that Chris and Jenny are joining Dallas Braden as members of our talented A’s coverage team, and look forward to the season with them in the broadcast booth.”
Caray not only follows his father, Chip, but also his grandfather Skip and great-grandfather Harry into MLB broadcasting. Skip Caray most notably called games for the Atlanta Braves from 1976 to 2008. Hall of Famer Harry Caray spent time with the Cardinals, the A’s, the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs.
“Ever since I was a 12-year-old kid, I dreamed of becoming a Major League broadcaster,” said Caray. “Now, I’m thrilled that that dream has come true. I’m honored and proud to join a franchise with the rich history of the Oakland A’s, and I can’t wait to grow along with this young, exciting team and my new partners with NBC Sports California, Jenny Cavnar and Dallas Braden.”
