July 27, 2008 — Steve Klauke has been the one and only radio and TV broadcaster for Salt Lake professional baseball teams since Opening Day of Franklin Covey Field (then known as Franklin Quest Field) in 1994. Now, thanks to the Internet, I never have to miss one of Steve’s broadcasts ever again. His succinct play-by-play commentary and incredible knowledge of everything baseball is available 24/7 at MiLB.com Gameday Audio. Each Salt Lake Bees gameday audio file typically includes the “On Deck Circle” pregame show, complete game broadcast and “10th Inning” postgame show.
I should point out the Salt Lake Bees aren’t the only broadcasts available at MiLB.com. The audio archives go back approximately two seasons and cover all levels of minor league baseball—including all of the Los Angeles Angels affiliates:
If you haven’t yet browsed this amazing audio collection, here are some clips to get you started. . .
Game Clips
(time marker in parentheses)
Tom Kotchman gets his 1,500th win in extra innings (3:14:03, June 27, 2008), broadcast by Matt Gittins and James Warnick.
Arkansas Travelers win the 1st-Half Division Title with a come-from-behind victory in the bottom of the 11th inning (3:43:36, June 17, 2008), broadcast by Phil Elson.
Matt Brown hits for the cycle (2:40:00, April 09, 2008).
Shane Loux, Matt Wilhite and Jose Arredondo combine to pitch a shutout (2:00:00, April 16, 2008); Sean Rodriguez homers off Greg Jones. (2:12:00, April 16, 2008).
Terry Evans wins the game with a walk-off HR in the 11th inning (3:03:00, April 17, 2008).
Strike-outs #6 and #7 for Shane Loux (1:53:19, May 30, 2008).
Chris Walker belts a grand slam in the 5th inning (2:13:52, May 30, 2008).
Sean Rodriguez ties a franchise record with 8 RBIs in one game (2:01:20, July 08, 2008).
Interviews: Staff
Bees Manager Brian Harper (0:05:30, August 12, 2007), interview by Adrian Denny
Bees Manager Brian Harper (0:05:21, May 25, 2007)
Bees Manager Bobby Mitchell (0:20:51, April 28, 2008)
Bees Hitting Coach Jim Eppard (0:00:00, April 13, 2007)
Bees Pitching Coach Charles Nagy (0:02:40, June 10, 2007), interview by Josh Berndt
Bees Pitching Coach Erik Bennett (0:11:37 , June 03, 2008)
Angels Roving Catching Instructor Tom Gregorio (0:01:40, May 28, 2007)
Assistant GM Ken Forsch (0:07:28, May 22, 2007)
Angels GM Bill Stoneman, part 1 (0:00:00, June 13, 2008)
Angels GM Bill Stoneman, part 2 (0:07:12, June 14, 2008)
Fresno Manager Dan Roen (0:15:00, May 22, 2008)
Chicago Cubs Special Assistant Ed Lynch (0:00:00, April 10, 2007)
Interviews: Players
Nick Adenhart (0:11:58, June 02, 2008)
Chris Armstrong (0:14:12 , June 08, 2008)
Dave Austen (0:13:12, May 03, 2008)
Henry Bonilla (0:00:00, April 27, 2007)
Henry Bonilla (0:10:00, May 01, 2008)
Matt Brown (0:06:33, July 22, 2008), PCL All-Star MVP, U.S. Olympic Team member
Matt Brown (0:04:56, April 26, 2007)
Matt Brown (0:14:50, May 25, 2008) interview by Tony Parks
Jason Bulger (0:08:00, May 09, 2007)
Christian Colonel (0:08:50 , June 07, 2008)
Brent Del Chiaro (0:00:00, April 22, 2007), currently Orem Owlz hitting coach
Tim Duff (0:02:21, July 24, 2008)
Terry Evans (0:09:57, April 27, 2008)
Mike Eylward (0:00:35, April 09, 2007)
Chone Figgins (0:04:24, April 29, 2007)
Nathan Haynes (0:05:57, April 12, 2007)
Kevin Jepsen (0:07:43, July 21, 2008), U.S. Olympic Team member
Ben Johnson (0:11:00 May, 14, 2007)
Greg Jones (0:03:02, May 04, 2007)
Jeff Kennard (0:19:14, May 16, 2008)
Pedro Liriano (0:00:00, August 10, 2007), interview by Josh Berndt
Shane Loux (0:04:15, April 26, 2008)
Adam Morrissey (0:08:53, May 29, 2008)
Dustin Moseley (0:11:13, June 01, 2008)
Darren O’Day (0:03:26, June 05, 2008)
Kasey Olenberger (0:00:21, April 06, 2007)
Kasey Olenberger (0:10:05, May 18, 2008)
Gary Patchett (0:09:11, May 30, 2008)
Freddy Sandoval (0:06:32, April 16, 2008)
Steve Shell (0:00:00, May 10, 2007)
Coby Smith (0:15:55, May 24, 2008)
Stephen C. Smith, FutureAngels.com (0:10:10, April 14, 2007)
Derrick Thomas (0:03:55, May 19, 2008)
Rich Thompson (0:07:40, April 21, 2008)
Chris Walker (0:03:44, May 28, 2008)
Matt Wilhite (0:06:02, April 07, 2007)
Bobby Wilson (0:02:42, June 09, 2008)
—–Bye for now!—–
July 27th, 2008
Rich is a long-time broadcaster for the Portland Beavers and perhaps one of the few PCL broadcasters out there whose tenure rivals that of our own Mr. 2000, Steve Klauke.
