Jim Deshaies is an American journalist and color commentator for Marquee Sports Network.
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Best Known For:The television program Chicago Cubs Baseball
Breakthrough:Transitioned into full-time MLB sports broadcasting, becoming a signature on-air voice for the Astros in 1997
10 Quick Facts About Jim Deshaies
- Full Name: Jim Deshaies
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Commentator,analyst
- Known For: The television program Chicago Cubs Baseball
- Current Role: Color commentator
- Current Employer: Marquee Sports Network
- Date of Birth: June 23, 1960
- Age: 66 years old
- Place of Birth: Massena, New York
- Marital Status: Married
Jim Deshaies Age
Jim Deshaies is about 66 years old as of 2026. Jim Deshaies was born in 1960.
Jim Deshaies Height
Jim Deshaies stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches. This is approximately 193 cm.
Jim Deshaies Weight
Jim Deshaies weighs around 95 kilograms. This is approximately 209 lbs.
Education
He attended Le Moyne College.
- Le Moyne College
Career & Work
Jim Deshaies' career includes sports broadcasting roles with Marquee Sports Network / Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros Broadcasts.
Organization: Marquee Sports Network / Chicago Cubs
Role: TV Color Analyst
Period: 2013–Present
Details: Chicago, Illinois · Partners in the primary booth to provide technical and comedic game analysis.
Organization: Houston Astros Broadcasts
Role: Color Commentator
Period: 1997–2012
Details: Houston, Texas · Formed a long-standing regional broadcast partnership with caller Bill Brown.
Rise to Fame
Jim Deshaies gained recognition as color Commentator on the television show Chicago Cubs Baseball.
Notable Coverage
- MLB Regular Season and Postseason Play-by-Play Analysis - Marquee Sports Network - Handles live multi-hour analytical reporting across annual seasons
Jim Deshaies Family & Relationships
Jim Deshaies is married to Lori.
Lesser Known Facts
- He spent twelve seasons as a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball before shifting completely into media networks.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jim Deshaies
- Popular As: JD
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Commentator,analyst
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 23, 1960
- Age: 66
- Birthday: June 23
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Massena, New York
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 4 in
- Weight: 95 kg
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Lori
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
