Don Orsillo is an American journalist best known for playing Announcer in MLB on Tbs.
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Best Known For:The television program MLB on TBS
Breakthrough:Became the play-by-play announcer for the Boston Red Sox on NESN in 2001
10 Quick Facts About Don Orsillo
- Full Name: Don Orsillo
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor
- Known For: The television program MLB on TBS
- Current Role: Play-by-play announcer
- Current Employer: San Diego Padres
- Date of Birth: December 16, 1968
- Age: 57 years old
- Place of Birth: Melrose, Massachusetts
- Popular As: Announcer Boy
Don Orsillo Age
Don Orsillo is about 58 years old as of 2026. Don Orsillo was born in 1968.
Education
He attended Northeastern University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies.
- Northeastern University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Communication Studies
Career & Work
Don Orsillo's career includes sports broadcasting roles with San Diego Padres and NESN.
Organization: San Diego Padres
Role: Play-by-play Announcer
Period: 2016–Present
Details: San Diego, California
Organization: NESN
Role: Boston Red Sox Play-by-play Announcer
Period: 2001–2015
Details: Boston, Massachusetts
Rise to Fame
Don Orsillo rose to prominence for his role on the television show MLB on TBS.
Notable Works
- TV Show: MLB on TBS (Announcer, 2007-Present)
Awards & Achievements
- New England Emmy Award — NATAS
Lesser Known Facts
- Don was nicknamed 'Announcer Boy' by Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield during a NESN commercial.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Don Orsillo
- Popular As: Announcer Boy
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 16, 1968
- Age: 57
- Birthday: December 16
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Melrose, Massachusetts
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Jerry Remy (Colleague • Longtime broadcast partner at NESN)
- Joe Castiglione (Mentor • Interned under him at Northeastern University)
