MLBbro 2021 Season Rewind | David Grubb Interviews Legendary Brutha Broadcaster Dave Sims

MLBbro 2021 Season Rewind | David Grubb Interviews Legendary Brutha Broadcaster Dave Sims

MLBbro.com reporter David Grubb had an in-depth conversation with one of the very best broadcasters in the business, Seattle Mariners play-by-play announcer Dave Sims.
Sims predicted early on that Seattle’s young core was ready to fight tooth and nail for a playoff spot for the first time in 20 years, breaking the longest postseason drought in North American pro sports.
Despite injuries to key MLBbros (Kyle Lewis, Justin Dunn, Justus Sheffield), they came close and have great optimism for next season.

 

MLBbro 2021 Season Rewind | David Grubb Interviews Legendary Brutha Broadcaster Dave Sims

Play-By-Play King Dave Sims Is A Five-Tool Practitioner Of His Profession

MLBbro.com reporter David Grubb had an in-depth conversation with one of the very best broadcasters in the business, Seattle Mariners play-by-play announcer Dave Sims.

 

 

If Sims were a ballplayer (and he was up to a point) he’d be described as a “five-tool” practitioner of his profession. He’s done everything from print to radio and television, covering some of the biggest events across the sports world.
..the play-by-play color palette remains essentially the same all across baseball, the lead voices who narrate the game remain almost entirely white and male, devoid of both racial and gender diversity.
And for the past 15 seasons, the Philly kid, who started as a Daily News sportswriter and elevated to a 68-year-old preeminent play-by-play talent, has been one of the few exceptions as the voice of the Seattle Mariners
Part I of their discussion covers Sims’ inspirations and career path in broadcasting, including the challenges. He also provides some insight for aspiring broadcasters and journalists.
In Part II, Sims breaks down the Mariners, including its exciting core of young, Black talent. Finally, he remembers some of his favorite moments on the mic.