Brian Anderson (sportscaster) facts for kids

Brian Anderson (born June 7, 1971) is a well-known American sportscaster. A sportscaster is someone who reports on sports, often by describing games as they happen. He works for FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin and TNT Sports.

Since 2007, he has been the main voice for the Milwaukee Brewers baseball games. He describes the action as it unfolds, which is called "play-by-play." Brian and his team even won an Emmy Award for their work on the Brewers Preview Show in 2007.

Brian also calls many other exciting sports events. These include NCAA March Madness basketball games and regular season college basketball. He also covers Major League Baseball games, NBA basketball games, and even golf events like The Match for TNT Sports.

Brian Anderson: The Voice of Sports

Starting His Journey in Sports

Brian Anderson began his career in sports broadcasting in 1991. He started as an intern with the San Antonio Spurs basketball team. During this time, he worked behind the scenes as a broadcast technician and cameraman.

From 1998 to 2000, Brian called games for Minor League and Little League Baseball on ESPN. He got his start in baseball with the San Antonio Missions. This team is a Double-A affiliate, which means they are a step below the major leagues. He was their radio and TV play-by-play announcer from 1994 to 1998 and again from 2000 to 2003. He even helped out by pitching batting practice and carrying equipment for the players!

From 2003 to 2006, Brian worked at The Golf Channel. He was a play-by-play announcer and host for many golf tournaments. While still with the Spurs, he also became a sideline reporter for FSN Southwest from 1999 to 2007. He saw the Spurs win three NBA Championships during this time.

In 2007, Brian became the main play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers. He works alongside color commentator Bill Schroeder. A color commentator adds expert opinions and insights during the game. Brian is still a key part of the Brewers' broadcast team today.

Calling Big Games Nationally

Since 2008, Brian has been a big part of TBS's coverage of the baseball postseason. He has called many exciting playoff series, including Division Series and Championship Series games.

In 2011, Brian called the 2011 National League Championship Series for TBS. This was a big opportunity for him. He has continued to call the League Championship Series every year since 2017.

In 2018, Brian was the lead play-by-play announcer for the MLB postseason. This was because Ernie Johnson Jr. had to step away for health reasons. Brian even called the first-ever playoff series between the famous New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.

Since 2010, Brian has also been a play-by-play announcer for Sunday MLB on TBS regular season games.

Brian also started calling NCAA basketball games for ESPN in the 2009–2010 season. In 2012, he began calling games for the Big Ten Network. Since 2012, he has been a play-by-play announcer for Turner Sports and CBS's coverage of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament and NBA games.

In 2014, Brian also started working on NBA on TNT broadcasts. He often fills in or works on nights with many games, like MLK Day. He also covers the first two rounds of the NBA playoffs.

Brian has even called some NFL games during busy weeks since the 2014 season. In 2019, he called the 2019 PGA Championship for Golf on TNT.

Before the 2019-20 NBA season, Brian was announced as one of the main play-by-play announcers for TNT's Tuesday Night NBA games. He works with former coaches like Stan Van Gundy or players like Jim Jackson.

Brian has also called TNT's "The Match" golf series. These events feature famous athletes like Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, Phil Mickelson, and Tom Brady playing golf.

Memorable Moments

Brian Anderson is known for his exciting calls during some of sports' most unforgettable moments. Here are a few:

• September 28, 2008 – Brian called a huge moment for the Milwaukee Brewers. Ryan Braun hit a two-run home run in the 8th inning. This gave the Brewers the lead and helped them reach the playoffs for the first time in 26 years!

And there's a drive into left field, this is hit well! AND IT'S GONE! RYAN BRAUN! A 2 RUN HOME RUN! THE BREWERS TAKE THE LEAD!

• October 6, 2010 – Brian called Game 1 of a playoff series for TBS. Roy Halladay threw a no-hitter, which means no opposing player got a hit. This was only the second no-hitter in postseason history!

Halladay is one strike away, the 0-2... a bouncer. Ruiz, IN TIME! ROY HALLADAY, HAS THROWN A NO-HITTER!

• March 20, 2016 – In the NCAA Tournament, Brian called a thrilling game. Bronson Koenig of the Wisconsin Badgers hit a three-pointer at the buzzer. This amazing shot sent his team to the Sweet Sixteen!

Here we go. 2.0 to go. Trip to the Sweet Sixteen. Koenig's got it, rises up, [buzzer sounds] the shot and...IT'S GOOD! IT'S GOOD! WISCONSIN HAS WON IT!

• October 15, 2017 – Brian called Game 2 of the 2017 National League Championship Series. Justin Turner hit a walk-off 3-run home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers. A "walk-off" means the game ends immediately because the home team takes the lead.

And Turner, in the air to center field, that ball is hit well. Martinez is on the run, this is way back! AND, IT IS GONE! IT IS A WALK-OFF HOME RUN... FOR JUSTIN TURNER!

• October 8, 2018 – Brian called a historic game for TBS. Brock Holt of the Boston Red Sox hit for the first cycle in postseason history. A cycle means a player hits a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game.

That ball is ripped, down the right field line. That is a fair ball home run, and the cycle for Brock Holt! He hits for the cycle in a postseason game! So what if it's off a position player. History for Brock Holt. Single, triple, double, homer. 16–1 Boston, and a night Brock Holt will never forget.

• October 17, 2018 – Brian called Game 4 of the 2018 American League Championship Series. Andrew Benintendi of the Red Sox made an incredible diving catch. This play saved the game and helped the Red Sox win the series!

Benintendi dives! And, HE MAKES THE CATCH! OH WHAT A PLAY! GAME SAVER! ANDREW BENINTENDI! The Red Sox win on a spectacular catch by Benintendi in left field. Wow! What a game! What a finish! The guts it takes to make that play. If it gets by him, it's over.

• April 23, 2019 – Brian called a thrilling NBA playoff game. Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers hit a three-pointer at the buzzer. This shot won the game and the series for his team!

Lillard, long range 3... [horn sounds] AND... IT'S GOOD! AT THE BUZZER! DAMIAN LILLARD! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!

• September 20, 2020 – Brian called Game 2 of the 2020 Western Conference Finals. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers hit a three-pointer at the buzzer. This gave the Lakers a 2–0 lead in the series!

Here's Davis for three and the win...[buzzer sounds] OHHH, IT'S GOOD! ANTHONY DAVIS HAS WON IT FOR THE LAKERS!

• December 14, 2021 – Brian called an NBA game where Stephen Curry broke the league's all-time three-point record. This was a huge moment in basketball history!

Here's Curry for the record...IT's GOOD! AND THERE IT IS! Stephen Curry...the all-time three-point king of the NBA!

• February 8, 2023 – Brian called another historic NBA game. LeBron James scored a fadeaway jumper to break the league's all-time scoring record. He passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the new record holder!

LeBron James, a shot in history...AND THERE IT IS! LEBRON STANDS ALONE! The NBA's all-time scoring record now belongs to LeBron James!

Off the Field

Brian Anderson was born in Austin, Texas, and grew up in Georgetown, Texas. He played catcher on the nationally ranked baseball team at St. Mary's University, Texas. He graduated from the university in 1993 with a degree in English communications.

Brian is married to Michele Anderson, and they have one child named Madeline. His older brother, Mike Anderson, was a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds.

Brian is a Christian. He has spoken about how his faith helps him stay grounded. He believes that not everything depends on what happens in his job or daily life. He trusts in God and has a greater hope for the future.