Matthew Edward Vasgersian

Matt Vasgersian is an American sportscaster, television host, and play-by-play announcer. He is best known for calling Major League Baseball games for ESPN, MLB Network, Fox Sports, and the San Diego Padres. Vasgersian has also hosted MLB Tonight, Baseball IQ, and The Rundown, while covering the World Baseball Classic, college football, and numerous national baseball events during a broadcasting career spanning more than three decades.

Overview

Matthew Edward Vasgersian's Profile

Matt Vasgersian was born on September 28, 1967, and grew up in Moraga, California. He attended Campolindo High School in Moraga before earning a communications degree from the University of Southern California in 1989. He then broke into professional broadcasting in 1991, calling minor league games for the Chicago Cubs’ rookie affiliate in Huntington, West Virginia.

Vasgersian called play-by-play for the Milwaukee Brewers from 1997 to 2001 and the San Diego Padres from 2002 to 2008. He then joined FOX Sports in 2005, calling MLB and NFL games alongside Olympic assignments for NBC Sports. He anchored ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball from 2018 to 2021 before becoming the Los Angeles Angels’ play-by-play voice. Additionally, he has voiced Sony’s MLB The Show video game series since 2006.

Matt Vasgersian has been a studio host at MLB Network since its January 2009 launch. He regularly anchors MLB Tonight and Hot Stove, and calls MLB Network Showcase games. In March 2026, he rejoined NBC Sports as play-by-play voice for MLB Sunday Leadoff on Peacock. That same month, he called Netflix’s first live MLB broadcast, the Yankees-Giants Opening Night game.

Quick Facts

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Shows Hosted

1
Shows Currently Hosting

35
Years Active

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Awards & Nominations

TV Shows​

Television shows Matt Vasgersian has presented, including current programs and past presenting roles.

Current Shows

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MLB Tonight

MLB Tonight

RoleMain Host
NetworkMLB Network
Duration2009–Present

Past Shows

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Networks

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Current Networks

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Past Networks

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Personal Life

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Marital Status

Married

Relationship History

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Children

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Luke Vasgersian

Born 2014 · Biological child

Other parent: Kimberly Craig

Two unnamed stepdaughters

Stepchild child

Other parent: Kimberly Craig

Education

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  • Campolindo High School, Moraga, CA
  • Bachelor's degree (Communications) from the University of Southern California, 1989

Net Worth & Income

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  • Income earned from his broadcast contracts with MLB Network, NBC Sports, and FOX Sports.
  • Prior income earned during a 30+ year national broadcasting career spanning ESPN and Los Angeles Angels regional rights deals.
  • Earnings from his longtime voice role for Sony's MLB The Show since 2006.
  • Additional income from public speaking engagements and game-show and special-event hosting fees (National Heads-Up Poker Championship, Baseball IQ)

Awards

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  • Sports Emmy Award-Outstanding Daily Studio Show, as part of the MLB Tonight team (2010, 2012, 2014, and 2020)

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