John Schriffen Named New TV Play-by-Play Announcer for Chicago White Sox

Schriffen, the Second Black Television Play-by-Play Announcer in MLB, Aims to Connect Fans with Players' Stories

John Schriffen, 39, has been named as the new television play-by-play broadcaster for the Chicago White Sox, replacing Jason Benetti who became the voice of the Detroit Tigers.
Schriffen, who is biracial, becomes the second Black television play-by-play announcer in MLB, joining Seattle’s Dave Sims.
Schriffen has a diverse broadcasting background, having called Major League Baseball, NCAA basketball, football, softball and baseball games, the NBA G-League and Summer League for ESPN.
He also has experience as a studio host and anchor for the NFL Network, and as a play-by-play broadcaster and sideline reporter for CBS Sports.
Schriffen's approach to broadcasting is to be true to himself, aiming to connect fans with the players and their stories without making himself the focus of the game.