Boog Sciambi, beloved baseball broadcaster, recently signed on to call Cubs games on Marquee Sports Network. It’s a big move to one of the game’s biggest markets, covering a franchise known around the globe. Although excited, Sciambi might also be a little nervous.
So, over the weekend, he decided to
Boog Sciambi, beloved
So, over the weekend, he decided to get some prep work in for the upcoming season. He stopped by a local pickup baseball game in Central Park and gave it a go. It was amazing.
Walking in Central Park, getting warmed up for @Cubs season on @WatchMarquee pic.twitter.com/SiaTJc7g73
— Jon Sciambi (@BoogSciambi) January 10, 2021
He even got to experience how the wind might affect fly balls — something that’s a constant issue at Wrigley Field. He seems ready for primetime.
Oh, and also, if you’re playing pickup softball or baseball in a park, remember that there might be an MLB broadcaster watching and broadcasting your every move. Try not to mess up.
Matt Monagan is a writer for MLB.com. In his spare time, he travels and searches Twitter for Wily Mo Peña news.