He likewise skipped work since he had laryngitis. .hspSPq svg path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ When he took the stage at Turner Field in 2007, a Smyrna native and lifelong Braves fan, he brought the house down. .eJdqRG a{color:#057AFF;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team:first-of-type:before{content:'Teams';}/*!sc*/ The is the best we could hope for. The announcement of Francoeur as the new Braves announcer has been met with mixed reactions from fans. Longtime Braves broadcaster Skip Caray dies at 68. He has spent the past two seasons introducing himself to the broadcast world while filling multiple roles on Atlanta television broadcasts.When MLB Network and other national outlets expressed interest, Francoeur knew he wanted to stay home to experience this opportunity. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium-it.woff2') format('woff2'), url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium-it.woff') format('woff');font-weight:500;font-style:italic;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button:hover{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ However, over the past few years Francoeurs production has declined, and he was released by the Braves in April of 2013. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-container{-webkit-order:99;-ms-flex-order:99;order:99;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex:99 1 100%;-ms-flex:99 1 100%;flex:99 1 100%;width:100%;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-url-logos{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ He also worked for Host Communications as a color analyst for the University of South Carolina football team. A former first-round pick of the Atlanta Braves, Francoeur was known for his strong arm and his power at the plate. Date Team Reason Days Missed Cash Paid While Injured; 0: $0 Statistics. ESPNs Tom Hart and Eric Collins, who calls Charlotte Hornets games for Bally Sports, were among the others interviewed for the job. .blLcNM{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr);grid-gap:24px;font-size:1rem;}/*!sc*/ He's played for six teams in seven years since 2009 and appeared in 119 games with the Philadelphia Phillies last season. Jeff Francoeur, the Braves broadcast teams lead analyst, was a no-show for the game against the Washington Nationals. Ive never met Brandon & Ive never knocked him out with a softball either. I guess we'll never know. 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As a result, I will be following the Braves on FOX Sports South. body.article .ad-top-container{background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:8px 0;min-height:66px;}/*!sc*/ window.mc4wp.listeners.push( .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side{display:none;-webkit-align-items:stretch;-webkit-box-align:stretch;-ms-flex-align:stretch;align-items:stretch;width:100%;height:calc(100vh - 56px);position:relative;overflow:hidden;z-index:99992;top:0;}/*!sc*/ Wear a mask if you are going to work and stay safe. Just like Joe Davis of the Dodgers gave that same energy when Acua hit that grand slam in the 2018 NLDS against his own team. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He arrived with a big splash in early June, appeared with Chip Caray and Joe Simpson for a week or two, and then disappeared. Rabid Nun Gonad is an anagram of his name, so Im optimistic. When Francoeur made his big league debut with Atlanta in 2005, he was one of the more durable players in the league. I like it. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .icon *{fill:currentColor;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g145[id="Styles__StickyHeaderContent-sc-1wye7kw-1"]{content:"jbYgiH,"}/*!sc*/ In general, sportscasters make relatively little money, and many of them work for the game because they love it so much. BA has Giants vs. Cards/Dodgers NLDS, then the NLCS. Jessy is an avid baseball fan and writer for the popular website, Baseball Writes. (function() { Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Bet Frenchy would rather golf anyway, plus he prolly has what 10m in the bank? .cwEpxl:hover{background-color:transparent;}/*!sc*/ The Atlanta Braves have a great team of announcers that help bring the game to life for fans. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo--mlb{-webkit-box-flex:99;-webkit-flex-grow:99;-ms-flex-positive:99;flex-grow:99;padding-right:0;padding-left:28px;}/*!sc*/ .fuMUTu rect{fill:#ffffff;stroke:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ A dream come true for Motter as he announced the 2021 World Series. .dLQAwR a{color:#057AFF;}/*!sc*/ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to Braves Journal and receive notifications of new posts by email. .hspSPq:hover svg{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ https://twitter.com/BAndersonPxP?s=20], I really hope Orsillo gets more hyped than he did for that game against the Padres two weeks ago. After 12 Major League seasons, 1,481 games, and 160 home runs, Francoeur . .hspSPq:hover{cursor:pointer;background-color:#0462CC;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button-menu{-webkit-flex:0 0 auto;-ms-flex:0 0 auto;flex:0 0 auto;}/*!sc*/ .ggWmAj{background:#ffffff;box-shadow:0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.2);max-height:64px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 16px;position:fixed;top:0;width:100%;z-index:2;}/*!sc*/ Season Team GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB . .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item__link{width:100%;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;padding:14px;}/*!sc*/ Ben Ingram spent seven seasons in the minor leagues as a play-by-play man, the last four of which were spent in Mississippi with Atlantas double-A affiliate. Wish I couldve used that back in my parochial school days. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--mobile-quick-nav{display:inline;}/*!sc*/ Press J to jump to the feed. It may not display this or other websites correctly. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-regular-italic.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-regular-italic.woff') format('woff');font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ If it was a thing that was done the Dodgers would be in a much better spot right now. template{display:none;}/*!sc*/ Joe Simpson has been a Braves broadcaster for 30 years, during which time he has broadcasted for the Atlanta Braves. This a crazy ending where Gonzaga is inbounding the ball up by one with three seconds left and manages to somehow lose the game to Butler: I like both of those calls. One face announcer, one heel announcer, and a straight man to even it out. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--mobile-quick-nav .header__nav-top__nav-item--inner{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;-webkit-box-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;height:100%;}/*!sc*/ Former major league player and current Fox Sports South announcer Jeff Francoeur (right) works the game with Chip Caray in the broadcast booth in the press box July 2 at SunTrust Park. The average pay for sportscasters is between $30,144 and $181,825. .hUHmCp > article .ad-bottom-right-container{margin-top:64px;}/*!sc*/ Francoeur has been a Braves fan favorite since he and McCann made their respective debuts with many of the other Baby Braves in 2005. 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