Michael Kay is an American journalist best known for playing Play-by-play announcer in New York Yankees Baseball Telecasts.
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Best Known For:The television program New York Yankees baseball telecasts; CenterStage
Breakthrough:Became Yankees radio broadcaster in 1992
10 Quick Facts About Michael Kay
- Full Name: Michael Kay
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host and sportscaster
- Known For: The television program New York Yankees baseball telecasts; CenterStage
- Current Role: New york yankees play-by-play announcer
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Sports Journalist, Radio Host / Radio Personality, and TV Host
- Media Level: Regional
- Employer Type: TV Network
- Net Worth: $368,000-$5,262,000 (Estimated range)
Michael Kay Age
Michael Kay's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended Fordham University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.
- Fordham University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Communications
- Period: 1982
Career & Work
Michael Kay's career includes news and reporting roles with ESPN New York / ESPN Radio, a radio network and YES Network.
Organization: ESPN New York / ESPN Radio
Role: Host of afternoon and midday sports radio programs
Period: 2014–Present
Details: New York
Organization: YES Network
Role: New York Yankees television play-by-play announcer
Period: 2002
Details: New York · Lead Yankees play-by-play broadcaster and host of CenterStage.
Organization: MSG Network
Role: Yankees reporter and other broadcasting work
Period: 1989–2002
Details: New York
Organization: WABC Radio
Role: Yankees radio analyst and play-by-play announcer
Period: 1992–2001
Details: New York
Organization: New York Daily News
Role: New York Yankees beat reporter
Period: 1989
Details: New York
Organization: New York Post
Role: Sportswriter and Yankees beat reporter
Period: 1982–1989
Details: New York
Rise to Fame
Michael Kay rose to prominence for his role on the television show New York Yankees baseball telecasts.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes New York Yankees baseball telecasts, The Michael Kay Show, and KayRod Cast.
Television
- TV Show: New York Yankees baseball telecasts (Play-by-play announcer, 2002-Present)
- TV Show: KayRod Cast (Co-host, 2022-2023)
- TV Show: CenterStage (Host)
Radio
- Radio Program: The Michael Kay Show (Co-host, 2014-2024)
Awards & Achievements
- New York Emmy Award for sports play-by-play — New York Emmy Awards — Yankees telecast play-by-play
- New York Emmy Award for CenterStage hosting — New York Emmy Awards — CenterStage host
Personal Information
- Full Name: Michael Kay
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Host and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $63,000–$276,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $368,000–$5,262,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
