What is a Sportscaster?
A sportscaster, also known as a sports commentator or sports announcer, is a professional radio or broadcast personality who provides a live narration of a sporting event as it occurs. A sportscaster might also provide commentary or insight into a game, the players, coaches or even the fans. In many cases there will be two sportscasters who work together to present an event. The play-by-play sportscaster, and the color commentator. The play-by-play announcer is most often a professional sports journalist and broadcaster, capable of calling several different types of sporting events. The color commentator is often a former player of the game, there to provide interesting insights and relevant personal stories. Color commentators who are former players or coaches only act as sportscasters for their native sports.
