Hey Brewer

Yeah the title is a little harsh, but you know what, Jerry Coleman was really mean to me when I was 13 (1992). We used to own a radio station long ago that broadcast the Padres games in Spanish. Being a 13 year old neurotic baseball fan, this was basically the coolest thing in the entire world. I became good friends with our broadcaster and as a result ended up with a season long press pass. This pass gave me access to the press level at Jack Murphy Stadium. The first time I finally decided to use my pass, I ran into Jerry Coleman when I stepped off the elevator. I was ecstatic, I ran up and introduced myself, knowing better than to ask for an autograph. His response:

What the hell is a kid doing up here? I think you’re in the wrong place son, you should leave this section before security gets here.

I don't like kids in the press box

Why do I bring up this repressed story of my childhood? Because I always bring up how insane Jerry has become and how ridiculous his announcing flubs have become. Remarkably, people outside of San Diego have no idea what I’m talking about.

So I’ve been wanting to put together a list celebrating some of his greatest calls. Rumors and Rants was kind enough to beat me to the punch.

Some of these gems include:

The first pitch to Tucker Ashford is grounded into left field. No, wait a minute. It’s ball one. Low and outside.

and

Hector Torrez, how can you communicate with Enzo Hernandez when he speaks Spanish and you speak Mexican?

These just scratch the surface, for more gems visit God Bless Jerry Coleman