Padres News: San Diego radio booth join TV announcers in national recognition

The San Diego Padres are winning everywhere you look. On the diamond, in the standings, and even through the airwaves. While fans have long known the voices of Jesse Agler, Tony Gwynn Jr., and Bob Scanlan as the soundtrack to summer nights, the rest of the country is finally catching up.

Padres Nation is being recognized for having not just one of the best teams in baseball, but also one of the very best broadcast crews in the game. In a sport where the broadcast booth is as much a part of the fan experience as the action on the field, this recognition cements San Diego as a leader in baseball storytelling.

San Diego’s radio voices join TV crew in top MLB broadcast rankings

This comes on the heels of San Diego’s TV broadcast team finishing first overall in Awful Announcing’s annual rankings, a poll driven by thousands of fan votes that reflect genuine trust and appreciation for the people who bring the game to life. Now, the radio booth has joined the conversation, earning second place among MLB’s 30 clubs. That means whether fans are watching from their living rooms or tuning in on the go, Padres baseball is delivered with energy, insight, charm, and professionalism that rivals anyone else in the league. The Padres have a  fanbase that’s always prided itself on loyalty, it’s a moment of validation to see their announcers rise to national prominence.

Tons of praise have been given to the team of Agler, Gwynn Jr., and Scanlan on their job on the radio with the Awful Announcing crew delivering results:

“It really is the year of the Padres in these rankings, as that team took first in our local TV announcers’ poll and their radio crew wound up second. This radio booth received the highest percentage of A/B/C votes in our poll, and had the lowest number of Fs (six out of 341, 1.8%). And they were only four behind the lead team on As (215 versus 219). However, that came with a significantly larger margin (341 versus 312 votes).”

This isn’t just about bragging rights. It’s about recognition that matches the excitement on the field. Baseball is a daily companion, and in San Diego, fans can trust that no matter how they follow their team, they’re hearing some of the very best in the business. 

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