The new voice of the White Sox is here. The team announced Thursday that John Schriffen will join Steve Stone as the new TV play-by-play broadcaster.
Schriffen currently calls MLB games and NCAA games for football, basketball, softball and baseball on ESPN. He is also referred to as an NBA G League and Summer League player.
“I grew up watching and loving the game of baseball, so having accepted the role as the play-by-play voice of the Chicago White Sox is an ultimate dream,” Schriffen said in a statement. “Considering all the great and talented broadcasters who have worked White Sox games over the decades, it is truly humbling to be given this responsibility.
“My new partner, Steve Stone, is one of those greats, and I look forward to our Sox games together this season, when I get to know the White Sox fans and they get to know me. I can’t wait to get started.”
Schriffen, 39, is biracial and will be the second Black TV play-by-play man in the MLB. The other is Dave Sims from Seattle.
“John is an incredibly talented sports broadcaster who brings energy coupled with national experience to the stand,” said Brooks Boyer, White Sox chief revenue and marketing officer. “The White Sox have always been committed to setting the standard for local baseball broadcasting and providing professional, engaging and entertaining broadcasts to all viewers. John and Steve Stone, along with our world-class production team at NBC Sports Chicago, will undoubtedly continue the legacy and tradition of the great White Sox teams in the booth.”
“John is a proven broadcast talent who is deserving of this coveted opportunity,” said Kevin Cross, President/General Manager of NBCUniversal Local Chicago. “We look forward to having John alongside Steve in the White Sox broadcast booth starting this season.”
Schriffen began his career as a sports anchor and reporter for New 12 in New York City. He also spent time at WRC-TV in Washington DC, NFL Network and CBS Sports. Schriffen graduated from Dartmouth University, where he played on the baseball team.
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