Len Kasper facts for kids

Len Kasper is an American sports announcer. He talks about sports on radio and TV. Since 2021, he has been the main radio announcer for the Chicago White Sox baseball team. He works with Darrin Jackson, who adds extra comments about the game. You can hear them on ESPN 1000 and other radio stations.

Before joining the White Sox, Len worked for the Chicago Cubs. From 2005 to 2020, he was a TV announcer for their games. He also sometimes joined the Cubs' radio team for big games, like playoffs.

Len Kasper's Career in Sports Broadcasting

Len Kasper started his career in 1994 in Milwaukee. He worked for a radio station called WTMJ-AM. There, he hosted a daily sports show. He also hosted pre-game and halftime shows for the Green Bay Packers football team.

Early Baseball Announcing

Len wanted to announce baseball games. So, in the late 1990s, he started practicing with Brett Dolan. They would announce parts of games for the Beloit Snappers, a minor league baseball team. In 1999, he began filling in as a TV announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers. He worked with Bill Schroeder until 2001.

Announcing for the Marlins and Cubs

In 2002, Len became a full-time TV announcer for the Florida Marlins. He worked with Tommy Hutton until 2004. Then, in 2005, he was hired by the Chicago Cubs. He became a very well-known voice for Cubs fans. In 2011, he won the Harry Caray Sportscaster of the Year Award.

Moving to the White Sox

On December 4, 2020, Len announced he was leaving the Cubs. He became the main radio announcer for the Chicago White Sox. You can hear him on WMVP 1000 AM. He also sometimes fills in as a TV announcer for the White Sox on NBC Sports Chicago. Jon Sciambi took his place as the Cubs' TV announcer.

Len Kasper's Band: Sonic45

Outside of sports, Len Kasper is also a musician! He founded a band called Sonic45. He plays the bass guitar in the band. Sonic45 is a new wave band from Chicago. They have released two albums: "Space and Time" in 2021 and "SuperSonic" in 2024.

Len Kasper's Personal Life and Education

Len Kasper grew up in Michigan. When he was young, he listened to Detroit Tigers radio announcers Ernie Harwell and Paul Carey. They inspired him to become a sportscaster.

He went to Shepherd High School. After high school, he studied at Marquette University. In 1993, he graduated with a degree in public relations. He graduated with "summa cum laude" honors, which means he had a very high academic record.