On The Radio Ep. 6

friarphilsd
Jul 5, 2018
3 min read

SERIES SIX: PADRES VS. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

I guess one could say that we have a rivalry with the Dbacks. But I don't think it is as intense as the Padres vs. the Dodgers. Arizona is playing some good baseball and are at the top of the National League West. I have listened to the radio broadcast several times before and I really like their on air personalities that call the games.

Greg Schulte s in his 19th season calling D-backs games, having been with the team since its inception, and his 11th season with radio partner Tom Candiotti...also a co-host of "D-backs Podcast," the official podcast of the D-backs (@DbacksPodcast).

Here are some facts about Greg:

His unique home run call of "deep drive...warning track...wall...you can touch 'em all" is symbolic with D-backs radio broadcasts. From 1998-99, Schulte and Bob Brenly partnered for 3 innings nightly on television.

His nickname "the Gubnuh" was bestowed upon him by Brenly and Thom Brennaman. Delivered the call of Luis Gonzalez's walk-off, ninth-inning single to win Game 7 of 2001 World Series over the New York Yankees. Hewas behind the mic for many of Randy Johnson's historic achievements, including his perfect

He game on May 18, 2004 @ Braves, his 20-strikeout game, his 3,000th and 4,000th strikeout games and more. In addition to Johnson's perfect game, has called a trio of no-hitters: D-backs' Edwin Jackson on June 25, 2010 @ Rays, Cardinals' Jose Jimenez on June 25, 1999 @ D-backs and Marlins' Anibal Sanchez on Sept. 6, 2006 vs. D-backs. Has called numerous historic D-backs moments, including Aaron Hill's cycles on June 18 vs. Mariners and June 29 @ Brewers in 2012.

In recognition of his 2,000th D-backs' broadcast, the organization honored Schulte by distributing a bobblehead in his likeness to the first 15,000 fans on July 10, 2010 vs. Marlins.

He has been part of the Phoenix radio scene since 1979. Spent 14 years at KTAR prior to joining the D-backs and was involved with nearly every major sports entity in the market.

Tom Candiotti is in his 11th season as D-backs radio analyst, working alongside Greg Schulte for the entirety.Former knuckleball pitcher went 151-164 with a 3.73 ERA and 1,735 strikeouts in 451 games during a 16-year Major League career with the Milwaukee Brewers (1983-84), Cleveland Indians (1986-91, 1999), Toronto Blue Jays (1991), Los Angeles Dodgers (1992-97) and Oakland A's (1998-99)...recorded 10 or more wins in 7 different seasons.Posted a 72-65 record with the Indians during the 1980s, including his best season when he was 14-8 with a 3.28 ERA in 1988.

Was traded to the Blue Jays mid-way through 1991 season and went 6-7 with a 2.98 ERA during the pennant stretch while also making 2 starts in American League Championship Series.
Signed with the Dodgers as a free agent prior to the 1992 season and compiled a 52-64 mark despite having a 3.57 ERA in 6 seasons in Los Angeles.
Originally played for the independent Victoria Mussels in 1979...in 1980, had his contract purchased by Kansas City Royals then was claimed in the Rule 5 Draft by Milwaukee Brewers.
Following his playing career, served as a Special Assistant to the General Manager with the Indians from 2000-01.
Established his broadcasting credentials as an analyst with ESPN, both during MLB game coverage and on the set of "Baseball Tonight," from 2001-05...while with ESPN, also served as an analyst for the Little League World Series and wrote a column for ESPN.com.
Was a color television analyst for the Blue Jays from 2002-05.
An accomplished bowler, was named to Professional Bowling Hall of Fame's celebrity wing in 2007 and regularly participates in Professional Bowlers Association Tour events in Arizona.
Appeared briefly in Billy Crystal's 2001 movie "61*" as pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm, who was known for throwing knuckleballs.