Tom Caron is an American journalist and red sox studio host and sports broadcaster for Nesn.
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Best Known For:The television program Red Sox Pregame and Postgame; 310 to Left
Breakthrough:Graduated from Saint Michael's College in 1986
10 Quick Facts About Tom Caron
- Full Name: Tom Caron
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host and sportscaster
- Known For: The television program Red Sox Pregame and Postgame; 310 to Left
- Current Role: Red sox studio host and sports broadcaster
- Current Employer: Nesn
- Date of Birth: November 17, 1963
- Age: 62 years old
- Place of Birth: Lewiston, Maine
- Marital Status: Married
Tom Caron Age
Tom Caron is about 63 years old as of 2026. Tom Caron was born in 1963.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Lewiston High School and Saint Michael's College.
- Lewiston High School
- Saint Michael's College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 1986
Career & Work
Tom Caron's career includes news and reporting roles with New England Sports Network and Portland Pirates.
Organization: New England Sports Network
Role: Red Sox Studio Host, Podcast Host and Play-by-Play Broadcaster
Period: 1995–Present
Details: New England, United States
Organization: New England Sports Network
Role: Boston Bruins Studio Host
Period: 1997–2004
Details: Boston, Massachusetts · Hosted Boston Bruins hockey studio programming.
Organization: New England Sports Network
Role: Front Row Co-Host
Period: From 1995
Details: New England, United States · Co-hosted NESN's sports magazine program during his early years at the network.
Organization: Portland Pirates
Role: Radio Play-by-Play Announcer
Period: 1993–1995
Details: Portland, Maine · Provided play-by-play commentary for the American Hockey League team during its 1993–94 Calder Cup championship season.
Organization: WGME-TV
Role: Sports Anchor
Period: 1988–1993
Details: Portland, Maine · Anchored local television sports coverage.
Organization: WPTZ-TV
Role: Weekend Sports Anchor
Period: 1986–1987
Details: Plattsburgh, New York · Worked in local sports television after college.
Rise to Fame
Tom Caron rose to prominence for his role on the television show Front Row.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Red Sox Pregame, Red Sox Postgame, and 310 to Left.
Television
- TV Show: Red Sox Pregame (Studio Host, Present) — NESN's pregame programming for Boston Red Sox broadcasts
- TV Show: Red Sox Postgame (Studio Host, Present) — NESN's postgame coverage of Boston Red Sox games
- TV Show: Front Row (Co-Host, From 1995) — NESN sports magazine television program
- TV Show: Boston Bruins Studio Coverage (Studio Host, 1997-2004) — NESN television coverage associated with Boston Bruins hockey
Podcasts
- Podcast: 310 to Left (Host, Present) — NESN baseball podcast and video program
Sports Events
- Sports Event: Beanpot Tournament (Play-by-Play Announcer) — College ice hockey tournament involving Boston-area universities
- Sports Event: Hockey East Championship (Play-by-Play Announcer) — New England college hockey championship broadcasts
Notable Coverage
- Boston Red Sox postseason and championship coverage – NESN – Covered championship seasons including 2007, 2013 and 2018
- Beanpot Tournament and Hockey East Championship – NESN – Provided play-by-play coverage for prominent New England college hockey events
- Boston Bruins hockey – NESN – Hosted studio programming associated with Boston Bruins broadcasts
Awards & Achievements
- Maine Sports Hall of Fame Induction — Maine Sports Hall of Fame — 2021 — Career achievements in sports broadcasting.
- Massachusetts Co-Sportscaster of the Year — National Sports Media Association — 2025 — Sports broadcasting, jointly recognized with Dave O'Brien.
Tom Caron Family & Relationships
Tom Caron is married to Kelley Caron. He has 2 children, Jack Caron and Robbie Caron.
- Children:
- Jack Caron
- Robbie Caron
Lesser Known Facts
- Initially hoped to become a newspaper sportswriter before discovering television broadcasting during college.
- Was the play-by-play voice of the Portland Pirates during their 1993–94 Calder Cup championship season.
- Serves as a co-chair of the Jimmy Fund, supporting cancer research and care.
- Was born in Lewiston, Maine.
- Has worked for NESN since 1995.
- Became a minority investor in the professional soccer project that developed into Portland Hearts of Pine.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Tom Caron
- Popular As: Thomas Caron
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Host and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 17, 1963
- Age: 62
- Birthday: November 17
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Lewiston, Maine
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Kelley Caron
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $79,000–$345,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $404,000–$5,765,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Dave O'Brien (Colleague • NESN colleague and fellow recipient of the 2025 Massachusetts Co-Sportscaster of the Year distinction.)
