Colorado Rockies: Drew Goodman, play-by-play; Jeff Huson, Ryan Spilborghs, color.
One wishes that the Rockies had a better team narrative going on because that alone would expose casual MLB fans to the comfortably professional vibe in which Goodman operates.
If a major sporting event occurs in the mountains, Goodman has likely done it. He’s worked the Rockies mic for 17 seasons, he did Denver Nuggets basketball for a decade – and between 2002 and 2004 he somehow managed to juggle both assignments simultaneously.
He’s also done NFL and college football. He is a 13-time Colorado Sportscaster of the Year Award winner.
Huson is the primary color analyst, with Spilborghs filling in and/or supplementing as schedules require it. Of the two, Spilborghs is the wittier and more naturally communicative – he also has a regular show on MLB radio – and Rockies telecasts are well-served to the extent Spilborghs is available to be seen and heard.
Spilborghs is a Rockies lifer, having batted .272 in seven seasons as an outfielder including part-time duty with the 2007 National League champions.
Huson retired in 2000 after a 12-season career with seven teams. Although never a Rockie, he’s familiar to the team’s fans both from his college playing experience at the University of Wyoming and 16 seasons in the team’s booth.
Experience: 4
Likeability: 5
Knowledge: 5
Humor: 4
Rapport: 5
Oratory: 4
Total: 27