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Jim Deshaies Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 10, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

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: 65 years old
  • Place of Birth: Massena, New York
  • Marital Status: Married
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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: 65
  • 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

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