Detroit’s beloved baseball voices are staying put. The Tigers confirmed that television play‑by‑play announcer Jason Benetti and radio play‑by‑play veteran Dan Dickerson have each signed multi‑year extensions, ensuring they will continue to call games on Detroit SportsNet and the Tigers Radio Network.
Team leadership praises the broadcasters
Ilitch Sports + Entertainment President and CEO Ryan Gustafson said the organization is proud to retain Benetti and Dickerson as the “voices of Tigers baseball.” He added, “We’re grateful for their eagerness to make an even deeper commitment to our organization. Jason and Dan, alongside many others, continue to deliver an entertaining and informed broadcast that is among the best in baseball.”
Jason Benetti’s growing profile
Benetti joined the Tigers ahead of the 2024 season as the lead television voice. Recognized as one of the industry’s premier broadcasters, he recently added national duties with NBC Sports, calling Sunday Night Baseball and other marquee assignments. In a statement, Benetti thanked the Ilitch family and Tigers staff, noting that the organization “pairs a commitment to excellence with a deep culture of creativity.” He said the partnership makes each day at the ballpark “a joy” and promised “endless summers of entertainment” for fans.
Dan Dickerson’s decades of service
Dickerson first appeared on Tigers radio in 2000 alongside Hall of Fame broadcaster Ernie Harwell and succeeded Harwell as the lead radio voice in 2003. This past season marked his 27th year on the Tigers radio crew. A three‑time Michigan Sportscaster of the Year and recipient of the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association’s Ernie Harwell Lifetime Achievement Award, Dickerson is widely regarded as one of the sport’s best broadcasters and a beloved teammate.
Speaking about his new contract, Dickerson said, “I have the best job in the world. There is nothing better than calling games for the team you grew up watching. From the time I was a little boy, the Detroit Tigers have been in my blood.” He added that he is “extremely grateful to ownership, management and the entire organization for their support and continuing to entrust me with this responsibility.” Under the new agreement, Dickerson will keep calling radio games and will also appear on an expanded slate of television broadcasts on Detroit SportsNet.
What this means for fans
Both broadcasters emphasized that their extensions signal stability and continuity for Tigers fans. With Benetti’s national profile and Dickerson’s deep local roots, the team can offer a blend of polished production and hometown familiarity. The extensions also reflect Ilitch Sports + Entertainment’s commitment to investing in the broadcast product, a key component of the overall fan experience at Comerica Park.
Detroit’s baseball community has long valued the personal connection that Benetti and Dickerson bring to the booth. Their voices have become part of the game‑day ritual for generations of fans, and the new contracts ensure that tradition will continue as the Tigers pursue on‑field success.
Original reporting: Warren | FOX 2 Detroit — read the source article.
