Sam Datin, Play-by-Play Broadcaster

Play-by-Play Broadcaster

SAM
DATIN

Bringing the story of sport to life — one call at a time.

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Sam Datin, Play-by-Play Broadcaster
Alma Mater
Cronkite School · ASU

About

A Voice Built
for the Moment

Sam Datin is a play-by-play broadcaster and sports media professional with experience across college and professional levels. A graduate of Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication (BA in Sports Journalism, May 2025), Sam has called games on ESPN+ and Pac-12 Networks, worked Radio Row at CBS Sports' Super Bowl LVII, and served as the lead stadium announcer for Boom Ball.

He spent three seasons as In-Game Host for Sun Devil Athletics in front of crowds exceeding 50,000, called 32 home games for the Nashua Silver Knights on the FCBL Network, and covered the Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Suns for Arizona PBS. Currently calling games for Boom Ball, Sam is actively pursuing opportunities in professional and collegiate play-by-play broadcasting.

ESPN+
PXP · 2024–25
Pac-12
Networks · PXP
SB LVII
CBS Sports · Radio Row
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The Work

Hear It
for Yourself

From minor league ballparks to conference championships — every call is a story worth telling.

PXP Reel

Baseball Sports Broadcasting Reel

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PXP Half-Inning Sample

Baseball · Play-by-Play

Sam Datin In-Game Host/Emcee Reel Host

In-Game Host / Emcee Reel

Sun Devil Athletics · 50,000+ fans

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On-Camera Reel

Cronkite News · Arizona PBS

Experience

The Credentials

NOW
🎙️

Boom Ball

  • Lead Stadium Announcer & Emcee
  • Live touring baseball entertainment
  • March 2026 – Present
📺

ESPN+

  • Play-by-Play Broadcaster
  • Soccer · Volleyball · Tennis
  • Softball · Baseball
  • Aug. 2024 – May 2025
📡

Pac-12 Networks

  • Play-by-Play Broadcaster
  • Production: Spotter & Talent Stats
  • Pac-12 Baseball Championship
  • Dec. 2022 – May 2024
🏈

CBS Sports

  • Production Runner
  • Super Bowl LVII · Radio Row
  • Jim Rome Show
  • Feb. 2023
⚾

Nashua Silver Knights

  • Play-by-Play Broadcaster
  • 32 Home Games · FCBL Network
  • WSMN 1590 AM Radio
  • May – Aug. 2024
🏟️

Sun Devil Athletics

  • In-Game Host & Emcee
  • 50,000+ fans · Big 12
  • 2× Big 12 Student Section of the Week
  • March 2023 – Jan. 2026
NOW
🥍

Durham Academy

  • Freelance Play-by-Play
  • Basketball · Baseball · Softball
  • Lacrosse · Soccer
  • Jan. 2026 – Present
📰

Cronkite News

  • Broadcast Reporter & Anchor
  • Arizona PBS
  • 2024 NASCAR Cup Series
  • Aug. 2024 – May 2025

Education

Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication

BA in Sports Journalism · May 2025

Arizona State University

What They're Saying

In Their
Own Words

“

You are amazing. We couldn't have pulled that off without anyone else. Not having comms in your ears and still carrying a show based off a script you got 30 mins before show time.

Sophie Miriam Koorhan
Producer, Boom Ball
“

Your effort, dedication, good attitude, flexibility, and SMILE are all the things that got me through this weekend.

Sophie Miriam Koorhan
Producer, Boom Ball

Contact

Let's Talk
Sports

Whether you're looking to fill a booth, collaborate on a project, or simply talk ball — Sam wants to hear from you. The best move is always the next one.

samdatin@gmail.com YouTube · @samdatin LinkedIn · @samdatin Twitter / X · @samdatin