Jason Benetti ‘fulfilled’ to be first person with cerebral palsy in top MLB booth
Jason Benetti has been named the lead announcer for NBC Sports' new MLB package, including Sunday Night Baseball, marking a historic moment as the first person with cerebral palsy to hold such a top broadcasting role. While celebrated by fans and peers, Benetti reflected on the doubts he had about whether his disability would prevent him from achieving this milestone. He expressed fulfillment in reaching this point, emphasizing the importance of valuing one's work beyond industry status.
- ▪Jason Benetti was hired as the lead MLB announcer for NBC Sports' new broadcast package in 2026.
- ▪He is the first person with cerebral palsy to serve as the top announcer in a national MLB broadcast booth.
- ▪Benetti previously called games for the White Sox and Tigers and worked at Fox before joining NBC Sports.
- ▪He discussed his journey and doubts about his disability affecting his career on the Effectively Wild podcast.
- ▪The role includes calling Sunday Night Baseball, a prominent national broadcast in Major League Baseball.
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