Can you believe it? Joe Castiglione, this year’s Ford C. Frick Award winner inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame, announced he will retire at the end of the season. The team said in a press release they plan to use Castiglione as an ambassador and there were hints Castiglione could fill in for a game or two down the road.
“I think it’s time,” Castiglione said during Sunday’s broadcast. “Time to give more time at home. I think it’s time to spend more time with my bride of 53 years, Jan. And my grandkids would like to see me at more of their games.”
Red Sox owner John Henry said in the team’s release, “Joe is one of the greatest in baseball broadcasting. His recognition by the Hall of Fame in July punctuated a career of vivid storytelling that has brought the game to life for generations of listeners. His brilliance in the booth is matched only by his exceptional character. Though his role has placed him squarely in the spotlight, he has always let the action on the field take center stage, a trait he has shown even behind the mic with an uncanny ability to put others first.”
Castiglione started with the Red Sox in 1983 and has worked with several different broadcasters next to him including Ken Coleman, Bob Starr, Jerry Trupiano, Dave O’Brien, Will Flemming, Sean McDonough and Lou Merloni.
