Jim Deshaies is an American journalist best known for playing Color commentator in Chicago Cubs Television Broadcasts.
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Best Known For:Chicago Cubs television broadcasts
Breakthrough:Struck out the first eight batters of an MLB game against the Dodgers in 1986
10 Quick Facts About Jim Deshaies
- Full Name: Jim Deshaies
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sportscaster
- Known For: Chicago Cubs television broadcasts
- Date of Birth: June 23, 1960
- Age: 66 years old
- Popular As: James Joseph Deshaies
- Specialization: Sports Journalist and Commentator / Analyst
- Net Worth: $362,000-$5,175,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $61,000-$264,000 (Estimated range)
Jim Deshaies Age
Jim Deshaies is about 66 years old as of 2026. Jim Deshaies was born in 1960.
Education
They attended Le Moyne College.
- Le Moyne College
Career & Work
Jim Deshaies' career includes sports broadcasting roles with Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros.
Organization: Chicago Cubs
Role: Television color commentator
Period: 2013–Present
Details: Chicago, Illinois · Cubs television game analyst on Marquee Sports Network broadcasts.
Organization: Houston Astros
Role: Television color commentator
Period: 1997–2012
Details: Houston, Texas · 16 seasons broadcasting Astros games.
Organization: Philadelphia Phillies
Role: Major League Baseball pitcher
Period: 1995
Organization: Minnesota Twins
Role: Major League Baseball pitcher
Period: 1993–1994
Organization: San Francisco Giants
Role: Major League Baseball pitcher
Period: 1993
Organization: San Diego Padres
Role: Major League Baseball pitcher
Period: 1992
Rise to Fame
Jim Deshaies rose to prominence for their role on Chicago Cubs television broadcasts.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Chicago Cubs television broadcasts and Houston Astros television broadcasts.
- Work: Chicago Cubs television broadcasts (Color commentator, 2013-Present)
- Work: Houston Astros television broadcasts (Color commentator, 1997-2012)
Awards & Achievements
- Lone Star Emmy for Broadcast Excellence — Houston Astros broadcasting
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jim Deshaies
- Popular As: James Joseph Deshaies
- Occupation: Sportscaster
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 23, 1960
- Age: 66
- Birthday: June 23
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $61,000–$264,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $362,000–$5,175,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
