Rob Parker is a journalist best known for playing Co-host in The Odd Couple with Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington.
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Best Known For:The television program The Odd Couple with Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington
Breakthrough:Became the Detroit Free Press’s first Black sports columnist in 1993
10 Quick Facts About Rob Parker
- Full Name: Rob Parker
- Profession: Sportscaster
- Current Role: Sports radio co-host
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Sports Journalist, Radio Host / Radio Personality, and Commentator / Analyst
- Media Level: National
- Net Worth: $367,000-$5,242,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $63,000-$273,000 (Estimated range)
- Official Website: getrobbed.com
Rob Parker Age
Rob Parker's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Southern Connecticut State University and Columbia University.
- Southern Connecticut State University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 1986
- Columbia University
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Rob Parker's career includes writing and editorial roles with FOX Sports Radio, a radio network and The Detroit News.
Organization: FOX Sports Radio
Role: Co-host of The Odd Couple
Period: 2018–Present
Details: Co-hosts The Odd Couple with Kelvin Washington; joined the network in March 2018.
Organization: The Detroit News
Role: Sports columnist
Period: 2000–2008
Organization: Newsday
Role: Sports columnist
Period: 1995
Organization: Detroit Free Press
Role: Sports columnist
Period: 1993
Organization: University of Southern California
Role: Adjunct instructor of sports journalism
Details: Los Angeles, California
Organization: MLBbro.com
Role: Founder and editor
Details: Founded and edits a news platform covering Black and brown Major League Baseball players.
Rise to Fame
Rob Parker rose to prominence for his role on the radio program The Odd Couple with Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Odd Couple with Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington, Inside the (Rob) Parker, and MLBbro.com.
Radio
- Radio Program: The Odd Couple with Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington (Co-host, 2026)
Podcasts
- Podcast: Inside the (Rob) Parker (Host, 2026)
- Work: MLBbro.com (Founder and editor)
Awards & Achievements
- National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame — National Association of Black Journalists
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rob Parker
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sportscaster
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $63,000–$273,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $367,000–$5,242,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Online Presence
- Website:https://getrobbed.com/
