Don Orsillo

Don Orsillo (born December 16, 1968) is a play-by-play announcer who served as the television voice of the Boston Red Sox on NESN from 2001 to 2015. He was subsequently hired by the San Diego Padres to replace broadcasting legend Dick Enberg following the 2016 season. Orsillo will work select Padres television and radio broadcasts in 2016 before taking over as the primary play-by-play man in 2017.

Early life and career

Orsillo was born in Melrose, Massachusetts, where he often dreamed of being a broadcaster for the Red Sox. He moved to and grew up in Madison, New Hampshire, and was educated at John H. Fuller Elementary School. At the age of 12 he attended Kennett Junior High School in nearby Conway, New Hampshire. Don's family moved west just before high school. He is a 1987 graduate of Miraleste High School in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, where he played on the Marauder basketball and baseball teams.

Orsillo graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in Communication Studies. While at Northeastern, he interned under Red Sox radio voice Joe Castiglione.

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A baseball letter to Dad

Fox Sports 17 Jun 2018

Don Orsillo narrates as the Padres send out wishes to all the dads out there ... ....

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Mark Grant and Don Orsillo are DEFINITELY looking forward to Ted Leitner's return

Fox Sports 16 Jun 2018

Mark Grant and Don Orsillo talk about Ted Leitner's return ... ....

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Don Orsillo and Mark Grant remember the great Tony Gwynn

Fox Sports 16 Jun 2018

Don Orsillo and Mark Grant remember the great Tony Gwynn ... ....

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WATCH: Don Orsillo’s reacts jokingly when finding out Mark Grant was drafted before Tony Gwynn

Fox Sports 05 Jun 2018

WATCH. Don Orsillo's reacts jokingly when finding out Mark Grant was drafted before Tony Gwynn ... ....

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Mark Grant and Don Orsillo send their thoughts and prayers to Ted Leitner

Fox Sports 30 May 2018

Mark Grant and Don Orsillo send their thoughts and prayers to Ted Leitner ... ....

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Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer reflects on his experiences in the World Series

Fox Sports 05 Apr 2018

Don Orsillo was joined by Eric Hosmer to discuss his two World Series appearances ... ....

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Shelter under scrutiny over euthanizations

The Salem News 20 Mar 2018

But critics, like former employee Julie Orsillo, say there are more dogs that have been killed over the years, and argue the shelter, which markets itself as "no-kill," should be more open about what happens there. "Having their mission statement and everything (as a no-kill shelter), it's just transparency," Orsillo said ... Orsillo said she had taken a moment to cuddle with Abby while she was at the shelter....

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Animal shelter under scrutiny over euthanizations

Gloucester Times 20 Mar 2018

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Dick Enberg dies at 82: Fellow broadcasters pay tribute to Hall of Famer

Sporting News 22 Dec 2017

The sports broadcasting community mourned the death Thursday of Hall of Fame announcer Dick Enberg at age 82. A sample of the reactions on social media.. MORE. Notable sports deaths of 2017. So saddened to hear the news of the passing of the legendary Dick Enberg. Had the pleasure to work with and interview him ... Class personified. Could not have welcomed me more to SD ... pic.twitter.com/Ue4zH6uFsT— Don Orsillo (@DonOrsillo) December 22, 2017 ... ....

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Designated Hitter: What's next for college basketball?

The Berkshire Eagle 30 Sep 2017

The argument goes that these athletes bring in millions to their schools and they don't see any of those funds ... Those hoping to make the NBA will be disappointed to learn that there are only 480 spots on 30 NBA rosters, and those don't change every year ... These issues likely don't lie at schools like UMass, Albany, Siena, Vermont, Coastal Carolina, Davidson and the like ... Don Orsillo was doing the play-by-play for the network broadcast....

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Texans' chance to show Houston was knocked down but not out

Post-Bulletin 09 Sep 2017

HOUSTON (AP) — Memories won't feed a family or rebuild their house, which is why the first thing J.J. Watt brought back to his adopted hometown in the wake of Hurricane Harvey was $28 million in contributions ... As the ball cleared the right field fence, broadcaster Don Orsillo said simply, "Boston, this is for you." ... ——— ... The umpires and Mets players donned caps representing the city's police, fire and emergency personnel for the game ... ....

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Texans have chance to lift up city

TSN Canada 08 Sep 2017

HOUSTON — Memories won't feed a family or rebuild their house, which is why the first thing J.J. Watt brought back to his adopted hometown in the wake of Hurricane Harvey was $28 million in contributions ... "... As the ball cleared the right field fence, broadcaster Don Orsillo said simply, "Boston, this is for you." ... ___ ... ___ ... The umpires and Mets players donned caps representing the city's police, fire and emergency personnel for the game....

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Texans’ chance to show Houston was knocked down but not out

Wtop 08 Sep 2017

HOUSTON (AP) — Memories won’t feed a family or rebuild their house, which is why the first thing J.J ... “This is our f—ing city!” Ortiz yelled ... Stay strong!” ... As the ball cleared the right field fence, broadcaster Don Orsillo said simply, “Boston, this is for you.” ... ___ ... 1, 2007) ... The umpires and Mets players donned caps representing the city’s police, fire and emergency personnel for the game....

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