Dewayne Staats is an American journalist best known for playing Lead Announcer in Tampa Bay Rays Baseball.
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Best Known For:The television program Tampa Bay Rays Baseball
Breakthrough:Became the inaugural TV voice for the Tampa Bay Rays in 1998
10 Quick Facts About Dewayne Staats
- Full Name: Dewayne Staats
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sportscaster
- Known For: The television program Tampa Bay Rays Baseball
- Current Role: Play-by-play announcer
- Current Employer: Bally Sports Sun
- Date of Birth: August 8, 1952
- Age: 73 years old
- Place of Birth: Wood River, Illinois
- Marital Status: Married
Dewayne Staats Age
Dewayne Staats is about 74 years old as of 2026. Dewayne Staats was born in 1952.
Education
He attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications.
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Mass Communications
Career & Work
Dewayne Staats' career includes sports broadcasting roles with Bally Sports Sun and New York Yankees.
Organization: Bally Sports Sun
Role: Play-by-play Announcer
Period: 1998–Present
Details: Tampa Bay · Voice of the Tampa Bay Rays
Organization: New York Yankees
Role: Announcer
Period: 1990–1994
Details: New York
Organization: Chicago Cubs
Role: Announcer
Period: 1985–1989
Details: Chicago
Rise to Fame
Dewayne Staats rose to prominence for his role on the television show Tampa Bay Rays Baseball.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Tampa Bay Rays Baseball (Lead Announcer, 1998-Present)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — Suncoast Chapter — Best Play-by-Play
Dewayne Staats Family & Relationships
Dewayne Staats is married to Yvonne Staats. He has 2 children, Alexandra Staats and Stephanie Staats.
- Children:
- Alexandra Staats
- Stephanie Staats
Personal Information
- Full Name: Dewayne Staats
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 8, 1952
- Age: 73
- Birthday: August 8
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Wood River, Illinois
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Yvonne Staats
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
