Josh Suchon
@josh-suchon.bsky.social
Broadcaster, Author, Podcaster, VO Artist.
PxP for @AbqTopes, co-host Crafting the Call on YouTube, essays on Substack, podcast for @SDSUAlumni.
https://linktr.ee/joshua.suchon
PxP for @AbqTopes, co-host Crafting the Call on YouTube, essays on Substack, podcast for @SDSUAlumni.
https://linktr.ee/joshua.suchon
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Josh Suchon
@josh-suchon.bsky.social
· Feb 26
Fine. I'll join this one too.
I better not regret this.
I better not regret this.
Eck vs Gibby was on OTD in 1988. You probably remember EXACTLY where you were.
In one of the first "Crafting the Call" episodes, @jgoldstrass.bsky.social and I
compared the calls of legends Vin Scully, Jack Buck, Don Drysdale & Bill King for the dramatic ending.
youtu.be/8mWykqxzVTk?...
In one of the first "Crafting the Call" episodes, @jgoldstrass.bsky.social and I
compared the calls of legends Vin Scully, Jack Buck, Don Drysdale & Bill King for the dramatic ending.
youtu.be/8mWykqxzVTk?...
Four Voices, One Swing: Kirk Gibson vs. Dennis Eckersley, 1988 World Series Game 1
YouTube video by Crafting the Call
youtu.be
October 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Eck vs Gibby was on OTD in 1988. You probably remember EXACTLY where you were.
In one of the first "Crafting the Call" episodes, @jgoldstrass.bsky.social and I
compared the calls of legends Vin Scully, Jack Buck, Don Drysdale & Bill King for the dramatic ending.
youtu.be/8mWykqxzVTk?...
In one of the first "Crafting the Call" episodes, @jgoldstrass.bsky.social and I
compared the calls of legends Vin Scully, Jack Buck, Don Drysdale & Bill King for the dramatic ending.
youtu.be/8mWykqxzVTk?...
What's the difference between broadcasting games in the major leagues and minor leagues? On the latest "Crafting the Call" episode, @jgoldstrass.bsky.social and I listened back to our recent innings as MLB fill-ins to compare and contrast.
youtu.be/rNkack-C2Gc?...
youtu.be/rNkack-C2Gc?...
What's it Like to Broadcast a Major League Game? | Josh's MLB Debut!
YouTube video by Crafting the Call
youtu.be
August 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
What's the difference between broadcasting games in the major leagues and minor leagues? On the latest "Crafting the Call" episode, @jgoldstrass.bsky.social and I listened back to our recent innings as MLB fill-ins to compare and contrast.
youtu.be/rNkack-C2Gc?...
youtu.be/rNkack-C2Gc?...
My deep dive on when #Baseball and #Fireworks went on a first date, went steady, got married, and almost got divorced.
Happy 4th of July.
joshuasuchon.substack.com/p/crack-of-t...
Happy 4th of July.
joshuasuchon.substack.com/p/crack-of-t...
Crack of the Bat, Boom in the Sky: America’s Favorite Doubleheader
Baseball and fireworks tied the knot under the stars. We’ve been invited every summer since.
joshuasuchon.substack.com
July 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
My deep dive on when #Baseball and #Fireworks went on a first date, went steady, got married, and almost got divorced.
Happy 4th of July.
joshuasuchon.substack.com/p/crack-of-t...
Happy 4th of July.
joshuasuchon.substack.com/p/crack-of-t...
Deep down, we all know the "announcer jinx" is hogwash. But it's still present somewhere in our minds, mostly because we know some people feel strongly about it.
@jgoldstrass.bsky.social and I found receipts of no-hitters where, yes, the announcer "said it"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC_d...
@jgoldstrass.bsky.social and I found receipts of no-hitters where, yes, the announcer "said it"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC_d...
How Should a Broadcaster Handle the No-Hitter Jinx?
YouTube video by Crafting the Call
www.youtube.com
June 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Deep down, we all know the "announcer jinx" is hogwash. But it's still present somewhere in our minds, mostly because we know some people feel strongly about it.
@jgoldstrass.bsky.social and I found receipts of no-hitters where, yes, the announcer "said it"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC_d...
@jgoldstrass.bsky.social and I found receipts of no-hitters where, yes, the announcer "said it"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC_d...
Reposted by Josh Suchon
CATCH OF THE YEAR - Denzel Clarke goes wayyyyy over the fence to rob a HR from the Angels' Nolan Shanuel
June 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
CATCH OF THE YEAR - Denzel Clarke goes wayyyyy over the fence to rob a HR from the Angels' Nolan Shanuel
Ryan Ritter hit 5 HRs over 2 straight games recently to tie a Pacific Coast League record. Remarkably, Bert Ellison (1924), Matt Williams (1988) and Ritter all achieved did it on May 25.
And that's not all the May 25 home run binge coincidences.
joshuasuchon.substack.com/p/the-strang...
And that's not all the May 25 home run binge coincidences.
joshuasuchon.substack.com/p/the-strang...
The strange May 25 home run coincidence
Scribbled Notes: More fundamental ontological riddles of May 25, the reluctant player/manager, and worthy Restacks
joshuasuchon.substack.com
June 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Ryan Ritter hit 5 HRs over 2 straight games recently to tie a Pacific Coast League record. Remarkably, Bert Ellison (1924), Matt Williams (1988) and Ritter all achieved did it on May 25.
And that's not all the May 25 home run binge coincidences.
joshuasuchon.substack.com/p/the-strang...
And that's not all the May 25 home run binge coincidences.
joshuasuchon.substack.com/p/the-strang...
July 27, 2008: Clayton Kershaw gets his first MLN win and catcher Russell Martin throws shaving cream in his face as I interview him.
Today: thrilled to be on the mic as Kershaw makes a rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City against the Isotopes.
Starts at 2:05 pm MT.
Today: thrilled to be on the mic as Kershaw makes a rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City against the Isotopes.
Starts at 2:05 pm MT.
May 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
July 27, 2008: Clayton Kershaw gets his first MLN win and catcher Russell Martin throws shaving cream in his face as I interview him.
Today: thrilled to be on the mic as Kershaw makes a rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City against the Isotopes.
Starts at 2:05 pm MT.
Today: thrilled to be on the mic as Kershaw makes a rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City against the Isotopes.
Starts at 2:05 pm MT.
#Padres top prospect Leo De Vries hit for the "mutant" cycle on Tuesday in a dramatic way, finishing the night with 8 RBIs.
That inspired @jgoldstrass.bsky.social and I to record an episode of "Crafting the Call" to analyze his calls. Fort Wayne's Jaden Taylor joined us to breakdown his calls too.
That inspired @jgoldstrass.bsky.social and I to record an episode of "Crafting the Call" to analyze his calls. Fort Wayne's Jaden Taylor joined us to breakdown his calls too.
April 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
#Padres top prospect Leo De Vries hit for the "mutant" cycle on Tuesday in a dramatic way, finishing the night with 8 RBIs.
That inspired @jgoldstrass.bsky.social and I to record an episode of "Crafting the Call" to analyze his calls. Fort Wayne's Jaden Taylor joined us to breakdown his calls too.
That inspired @jgoldstrass.bsky.social and I to record an episode of "Crafting the Call" to analyze his calls. Fort Wayne's Jaden Taylor joined us to breakdown his calls too.
Reposted by Josh Suchon
M'man @josh-suchon.bsky.social is one of the most thoughtful dudes I've had the pleasure of meeting from social media. He's a former MLB Bay Area beat writer and now the voice of the Albuquerque Isotopes (it's a real AAA team!). His writing is always worth a read and he's absolutely worth a follow ✌🏾
April 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
M'man @josh-suchon.bsky.social is one of the most thoughtful dudes I've had the pleasure of meeting from social media. He's a former MLB Bay Area beat writer and now the voice of the Albuquerque Isotopes (it's a real AAA team!). His writing is always worth a read and he's absolutely worth a follow ✌🏾
You know that play the other night where 3 runs scored on Ball 4? I tried describing it live. Here are written words about how it all happened and why that play symbolizes what makes baseball so wonderful.
open.substack.com/pub/joshuasu...
open.substack.com/pub/joshuasu...
When your voice goes viral … but few people know it’s you
Crafting the Call: Breaking down my performance when Isotopes scored 3 runs on Ball 4 and the internet went crazy
open.substack.com
April 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
You know that play the other night where 3 runs scored on Ball 4? I tried describing it live. Here are written words about how it all happened and why that play symbolizes what makes baseball so wonderful.
open.substack.com/pub/joshuasu...
open.substack.com/pub/joshuasu...
Reposted by Josh Suchon
THE ALBUQUERQUE ISOTOPES SCORED THREE RUNS ON A BASES-LOADED WALK AND THERE IS VIDEO
April 16, 2025 at 2:57 AM
THE ALBUQUERQUE ISOTOPES SCORED THREE RUNS ON A BASES-LOADED WALK AND THERE IS VIDEO
The MLB A's and Triple-A River Cats sharing a ballpark in Sacramento is rare, but not unprecedented. Here's a thread with a few examples. Let me know if I forgot any.
1993-94: Nashville's Greer Stadium hosted the Triple-A Sounds (White Sox) and Double-A Xpress (Twins).
1993-94: Nashville's Greer Stadium hosted the Triple-A Sounds (White Sox) and Double-A Xpress (Twins).
March 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The MLB A's and Triple-A River Cats sharing a ballpark in Sacramento is rare, but not unprecedented. Here's a thread with a few examples. Let me know if I forgot any.
1993-94: Nashville's Greer Stadium hosted the Triple-A Sounds (White Sox) and Double-A Xpress (Twins).
1993-94: Nashville's Greer Stadium hosted the Triple-A Sounds (White Sox) and Double-A Xpress (Twins).
It's the Opening Day edition of "Crafting the Call"
Along with @jgoldstrass.bsky.social, we review special moments in Opening Day history featuring Frank Robinson, Tuffy Rhodes, Barry Bonds & the re-birth of the #Giants, the #Rockies first game and Lorenzo Cain.
youtu.be/jbrH7n2EKnw?...
Along with @jgoldstrass.bsky.social, we review special moments in Opening Day history featuring Frank Robinson, Tuffy Rhodes, Barry Bonds & the re-birth of the #Giants, the #Rockies first game and Lorenzo Cain.
youtu.be/jbrH7n2EKnw?...
Baseball's Back! J-Hey, Tuffy, Robby, EY, and Smiling Through the Broadcast on Opening Day
YouTube video by Crafting the Call
youtu.be
March 27, 2025 at 3:22 AM
It's the Opening Day edition of "Crafting the Call"
Along with @jgoldstrass.bsky.social, we review special moments in Opening Day history featuring Frank Robinson, Tuffy Rhodes, Barry Bonds & the re-birth of the #Giants, the #Rockies first game and Lorenzo Cain.
youtu.be/jbrH7n2EKnw?...
Along with @jgoldstrass.bsky.social, we review special moments in Opening Day history featuring Frank Robinson, Tuffy Rhodes, Barry Bonds & the re-birth of the #Giants, the #Rockies first game and Lorenzo Cain.
youtu.be/jbrH7n2EKnw?...
24 years ago today, a baseball thrown by Randy Johnson and a bird were on a collision course. I was there. But didn't see it. My memories of writing a fowl story.
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open.substack.com/pub/joshuasu...
POOF! The Fowl Ball Heard 'Round the Valley
My memories of the day that Randy Johnson killed a bird with a pitch and I ... missed it!
open.substack.com
March 25, 2025 at 7:10 PM
24 years ago today, a baseball thrown by Randy Johnson and a bird were on a collision course. I was there. But didn't see it. My memories of writing a fowl story.
open.substack.com/pub/joshuasu...
open.substack.com/pub/joshuasu...
Blown away by this note within Eric's story:
The 2005-06 “07 Seconds or Less” Suns averaged a league-leading 96.92 possessions per game. They would rank 28th this year.
The 2005-06 “07 Seconds or Less” Suns averaged a league-leading 96.92 possessions per game. They would rank 28th this year.
ICYMI, I went long on the problems with the NBA in March. Still, I think you could read it 19-20 times during Raps-Spurs.
March badness: This month shows the worst of NBA, but would the league ever change that?
In March, because of attrition, rest and a quest to get great lottery odds, NBA fans are often paying to see an inferior product.
www.nytimes.com
March 24, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Blown away by this note within Eric's story:
The 2005-06 “07 Seconds or Less” Suns averaged a league-leading 96.92 possessions per game. They would rank 28th this year.
The 2005-06 “07 Seconds or Less” Suns averaged a league-leading 96.92 possessions per game. They would rank 28th this year.
#Rockies sent RHP Chase Dollander to minor league camp yesterday. But he started a MLB game today. (Spring training rules are hilarious).
If he stays on a 4-day rest, Dollander would start Opening Night for Triple-A Albuquerque at Sacramento (a AAA/MLB ballpark) on Friday night.
If he stays on a 4-day rest, Dollander would start Opening Night for Triple-A Albuquerque at Sacramento (a AAA/MLB ballpark) on Friday night.
March 23, 2025 at 10:36 PM
#Rockies sent RHP Chase Dollander to minor league camp yesterday. But he started a MLB game today. (Spring training rules are hilarious).
If he stays on a 4-day rest, Dollander would start Opening Night for Triple-A Albuquerque at Sacramento (a AAA/MLB ballpark) on Friday night.
If he stays on a 4-day rest, Dollander would start Opening Night for Triple-A Albuquerque at Sacramento (a AAA/MLB ballpark) on Friday night.
My list of who owns each month:
Jan -- Joe Montana
Feb -- Tom Brady
March -- John Wooden
April -- Tiger Woods
May -- Rafael Nadal
June -- Michael Jordan
July -- Willie Mays
Aug -- Serena Willilams
Sept -- Barry Bonds
Oct -- Reggie Jackson
Nov -- Troy Aikman
Dec -- LeBron James
Jan -- Joe Montana
Feb -- Tom Brady
March -- John Wooden
April -- Tiger Woods
May -- Rafael Nadal
June -- Michael Jordan
July -- Willie Mays
Aug -- Serena Willilams
Sept -- Barry Bonds
Oct -- Reggie Jackson
Nov -- Troy Aikman
Dec -- LeBron James
March 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
My list of who owns each month:
Jan -- Joe Montana
Feb -- Tom Brady
March -- John Wooden
April -- Tiger Woods
May -- Rafael Nadal
June -- Michael Jordan
July -- Willie Mays
Aug -- Serena Willilams
Sept -- Barry Bonds
Oct -- Reggie Jackson
Nov -- Troy Aikman
Dec -- LeBron James
Jan -- Joe Montana
Feb -- Tom Brady
March -- John Wooden
April -- Tiger Woods
May -- Rafael Nadal
June -- Michael Jordan
July -- Willie Mays
Aug -- Serena Willilams
Sept -- Barry Bonds
Oct -- Reggie Jackson
Nov -- Troy Aikman
Dec -- LeBron James
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Thanks Jeff. You can not separate Jackie Robinson's baseball story from race. And likewise you cannot separate his World War 2 service from it. The simple fact is Jackie's refusal to move seats meant he never fought in Europe- something he surely would have done otherwise.
March 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Thanks Jeff. You can not separate Jackie Robinson's baseball story from race. And likewise you cannot separate his World War 2 service from it. The simple fact is Jackie's refusal to move seats meant he never fought in Europe- something he surely would have done otherwise.
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Can’t wait to hear the explanation of how North Carolina got the last spot in the NCAA Tournament from the chairman of the NCAA Tournament selection committee, who is also the athletic director at the University of North Carolina
March 16, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Can’t wait to hear the explanation of how North Carolina got the last spot in the NCAA Tournament from the chairman of the NCAA Tournament selection committee, who is also the athletic director at the University of North Carolina
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The richest man in the world took over $5K out of this guy's bank account, claiming he was dead. The richest man in the world said he was saving money.
He was not dead.
He was not dead.
I found a ‘dead’ person collecting Social Security in Seattle
“Dead” Ned Johnson turns out to be very much alive. It took him weeks to convince the system he was breathing and to start clawing his benefits back.
www.seattletimes.com
March 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The richest man in the world took over $5K out of this guy's bank account, claiming he was dead. The richest man in the world said he was saving money.
He was not dead.
He was not dead.
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"I've got everything I need to be a big leaguer." #GoSpo
Rox prospect Carrigg: 'I've got everything I need to be a big leaguer'
This story was excerpted from Thomas Harding’s Rockies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
www.mlb.com
March 15, 2025 at 2:52 AM
"I've got everything I need to be a big leaguer." #GoSpo
Long live student journalism and everyone who chooses to encourage/support/acknowledge them.
"I'm proud that you've taken enough pride in your job that you would do that because you don't have to do that."
Texas coach Vic Schaefer thanks student reporters for traveling 16 hours to SEC Tournament: 'Put me on your resume'
Vic Schaefer expressed gratitude to Texas student reporters for their 16-hour journey to cover the SEC Tournament in Greenville, SC.
bit.ly
March 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Long live student journalism and everyone who chooses to encourage/support/acknowledge them.
March 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Shedeur Sanders is going to be a wild card in this draft.
He could go in the top six or fall out of the first round entirely — and neither outcome would be a shock.
He could go in the top six or fall out of the first round entirely — and neither outcome would be a shock.
March 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Shedeur Sanders is going to be a wild card in this draft.
He could go in the top six or fall out of the first round entirely — and neither outcome would be a shock.
He could go in the top six or fall out of the first round entirely — and neither outcome would be a shock.