Jason Benetti is reportedly the front-runner to become the primary Major League Baseball play-by-play announcer for NBC, according to Front Office Sports.
Benetti, currently a versatile voice at FOX Sports, has previously called MLB games for NBC’s Peacock streaming service on Sunday mornings. He also handles full-time play-by-play duties for the Detroit Tigers and covers college football and college basketball for FOX as well.
According to the report, his contract with FOX does not expire until later this year. The network would need to approve any move to NBC. At FOX, Benetti ranks behind Joe Davis and Adam Amin on the MLB announcing depth chart. However, his sharp wit and experience have made him a popular and respected figure in the industry.
Spokespeople for both NBC and FOX did not provide comment on the report by FOS.
The potential shift comes amid a growing collaboration between the two networks. Earlier this year, NBC and FOX finalized a talent-sharing agreement. This arrangement included NBC loaning host Rebecca Lowe to FOX Sports for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. FOX, in turn, will feature CBS analyst Thierry Henry during the tournament.
NBC recently secured a deal to air Sunday morning games on Peacock and Sunday night matchups on NBC when the network is not broadcasting NFL or NBA games. The new agreement also grants NBC exclusive rights to the MLB wild-card round after ESPN chose to opt out of its longstanding Sunday Night Baseball arrangement, which had been in place for 35 years. The contract with NBC Sports runs through the 2026–28 seasons.
Benetti’s potential move would be a logical fit for NBC as the network expands its baseball coverage. His experience calling high-profile games and ability to transition seamlessly between sports make him a versatile option.
FOX Sports teammate Robert Griffin III shared his support for Benetti on social media Tuesday. Griffin and Benetti were FOX Sports’ number two play-by-play team for this past college football season.
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