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| Benetti Interviewed Syracuse manager Tony Beasley in this 2012 feature available on YouTube. |
The Syracuse Chiefs have been a high-profile AAA team, since the heralded debuts of talents like Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg. One of the first to tell their stories was the team’s broadcaster, Jason Benetti.
In 2013, the media turned its attention to Benetti. The stories highlighted the fact that the team’s voice does his job, despite cerebral palsy. The Washington Post and CNN were just two national outlets to cheer on the commentator.
I checked out Benetti’s calls on the team website. Syracuse has been a baseball leader in internet game broadcasts. He’s a passionate, talented announcer who knows and respects the game.
Who else knows? I contacted Benetti, receiving this update in return:
Q: What’s your baseball background?
A: I spent two seasons in the Carolina League with the Advanced-A Salem club. Before that, I called a year of independent ball with the Windy City ThunderBolts.
Q: With such national recognition, I’m sure your autograph requests will grow. Have you been depicted in any team sets?
A: Never had a card.
I like this 2010 feature about Benetti by Tom Leo, too. I hope you will, too.
Sept. 1 was roster expansion throughout the majors. I’d like to see teams like Washington promote guys like Jason Benetti. Talent isn’t limited to the field.
On this Labor Day, I must say it. This career is a labor of love. Jason Benetti’s is one broadcast I’ll stay tuned for.