Meet the Voices
The Suns Baseball Network broadcast booth is anchored by experienced play-by-play talent with deep roots in the Southern League. The team has called multiple Southern League Championship Series and delivers all 140 games each season across the network's radio affiliates.
Roger Hoover
The "voice" of Suns baseball, Hoover anchors the radio broadcast with extensive Southern League experience. He is in his fourth season as Director of Broadcasting and handles radio and television play-by-play duties.
Kyle Crooks
Crooks joins the booth as an analyst, contributing in-game commentary and insight throughout the Suns' Southern League campaign.
Joe Kuczynski
Kuczynski rounds out the broadcast team, providing additional analysis and pre-game coverage for Suns Baseball Network listeners.
Past Contributors
In earlier seasons, the broadcast booth also featured Michael West and Jason Patterson, who contributed play-by-play and analysis during the Suns' Southern League campaigns. The supporting cast has varied by season, bringing fresh perspectives to the network's coverage.
Coverage Experience
The Suns Baseball Network broadcast team has covered multiple Southern League Championship Series, including the club's 2014 title run. Their work spans regular-season night games on AM 600 & FM 100.3 The Answer and day games on FM 102.3 The Beach, ensuring fans across the First Coast can follow every inning.
The Suns Baseball Network brings the excitement of Jacksonville Suns baseball to fans across the region through a full season of broadcasts. The network's radio affiliates carry every game, allowing listeners to follow the action from spring training through the Southern League season. The broadcast team brings years of experience calling minor league baseball, providing insightful commentary that keeps fans connected to the team. Whether tuning in on the radio or catching the television broadcast, Suns fans can rely on professional coverage that captures the energy of each game from the first pitch to the final out.
Roger Hoover serves as the Director of Broadcasting and play-by-play voice for the Suns Baseball Network. His extensive experience in the Southern League provides listeners with knowledgeable analysis and a deep understanding of the game. Hoover handles both radio and television play-by-play duties, making him a familiar presence across all Suns broadcasts. His familiarity with the organization, the league, and the players allows him to deliver engaging commentary that enhances the fan experience throughout the long minor league season.
Kyle Crooks joins the broadcast booth as a broadcast analyst, bringing additional expertise to the Suns Baseball Network coverage. His perspective adds depth to the game broadcasts, offering listeners insights into strategy, player development, and the nuances of Southern League baseball. The combination of play-by-play and analysis creates a well-rounded broadcast that serves both longtime followers and newer fans discovering Suns baseball for the first time. The booth's chemistry reflects a shared commitment to quality coverage of every game.
The Suns Baseball Network broadcast team has called multiple Southern League Championship Series, demonstrating their experience in high-stakes baseball coverage. Their familiarity with the league's teams, ballparks, and players allows them to provide context that enriches each broadcast. From the opening of spring training in February through the final regular season games, the network delivers consistent coverage of Jacksonville Suns baseball. Fans can count on the broadcast team to bring the sights and sounds of the ballpark to life, whether listening at home, in the car, or on the go.