Wayne Hagin (born February 17, 1956) is an American sportscaster, best known as a radioplay-by-play announcer for variousMajor League Baseball teams during his career.
Born inDenver, Colorado, Hagin moved with his family toSan Jose, California, where he graduated fromBlackford High School in 1974. He attendedSan Diego State University, graduating in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in radio in television.[1]
Hagin's first play-by-play assignment was with theOakland Athletics from 1981–84, followed by stints with theSan Francisco Giants from 1987–88, theChicago White Sox from 1989–91, theColorado Rockies from 1993 (the team's inaugural season) to 2002, theSt. Louis Cardinals from 2003-06, and theNew York Mets from 2008-11.[2]
Hagin was named Colorado Sportscaster of the Year in 2000 by theNational Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.[3]