On the latest episode of Short and to the Point, host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews A’s play-by-play broadcaster Chris Caray. Jess and Chris discuss a wide range of topics including working with Dallas Braden, being a fourth-generation broadcaster, the grind of Minor League Baseball, and more.
Here’s the full breakdown.
- 1:26: Welcome Chris to Short and to the Point
- 2:01: Reflecting on first MLB season in broadcasting
- 4:14: Impressions of A’s team in 2024
- 5:53: Minor League grind
- 8:24: Arizona Diamondbacks farm system
- 10:17: Developmental moments being missed
- 13:27: Dallas Braden
- 15:25: A’s broadcast team
- 19:55: Being a fourth-generation baseball broadcaster
- 22:41: Calling the same game with Dad on the opposing team broadcast
- 25:52: Emotional factor of baseball
- 28:52: Coliseum memories
- 30:58: Memorable calls
- 31:54: Not knowing the difference between a spider and a snake
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