In an unexpected turn this offseason, long-time Braves play-by-play TV announcer Chip Caray departed for St. Louis to become the Cardinals play-by-play announcer. The Caray family has been a part of Braves fans’ homes for nearly 50 years. Prior to Chip Caray, Skip Caray served as the play-by-play announcer from 1976 until his death in 2008.
With Chip Caray’s department, the Braves have been in search of a replacement, which was announced today as Brandon Gaudin will replace Chip Caray in the booth.
Today is the realization of a childhood dream
Going behind the mic for the team I grew up idolizing. And the team who fostered my love for both sports and broadcasting.
Thanks to the @Braves & @BallySportsSO for this opportunity. Can't wait to journey with this team and crew! https://t.co/69wigExnqb
— Brandon Gaudin (@BrandonGaudin) February 16, 2023
Gaudin may not be a household name in the industry, but his resumé is incredible. If his voice sounds familiar to the younger members of the audience, it’s because you’ve probably heard it quite a bit. Gaudin has served as the voice of Madden since 2017. He’s also broadcasted across the NFL, MLB, college basketball, and college football for Fox Sports. However, perhaps what I’m most excited about this move is that Gaudin is a die-hard hard Braves fan, just like all of us that will be watching.
Check out some of the tweets he’s let out since being named the official play-by-play announcer of the Braves.
My siblings and I were fortunate to go back for the 92 and 95 series. 95 was game 1 – Maddux vs Hershiser. What a night. And my parents finally got me my own Braves jersey to wear…which (pathetically?) still kinda fits 28 years later pic.twitter.com/WTK1eIiUpR
— Brandon Gaudin (@BrandonGaudin) February 16, 2023
Fast forward 25 years later, and it gives me chills thinking about the journey I'm about to embark on. The journey I began wishing for as a 7-year-old growing up in Evansville, Indiana. A journey I feel privileged to soon share with Braves fans near and far.
— Brandon Gaudin (@BrandonGaudin) February 16, 2023
A graduate of Harvard University, I have no doubt that Gaudin will do an unbelievable job replacing Chip Caray, and his long-time fandom of the Braves is the icing on the cake.
Welcome to Atlanta, Brandon Gaudin!
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Photographer: Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire
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