Jayson Stark
| Jayson Stark | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
July 19, 1951 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Education | Syracuse University |
| Occupation | Baseball writer and analyst |
| Years active | 1979 – present |
| Notable credit(s) |
ESPN.com The Philadelphia Inquirer |
| Title | Senior writer for ESPN.com |
| Website | Jayson Stark blog |
Jayson Stark (born July 19, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)[1] is an American sportswriter and author who covers baseball.
Biography
Stark graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in journalism in 1973.[1][2] In 1979 he joined The Philadelphia Inquirer as a beat writer for the Philadelphia Phillies, and eventually became a national baseball writer and columnist for that paper.[1][3] From 1983 to 1999 he produced a nationally syndicated Baseball Week in Review column "known for unearthing obscure, historic and humorous aspects of baseball".[1] He was twice named Pennsylvania Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.[1][4] His observations and analysis of the 1993 Phillies team is quoted in several books.[5][6]
Stark joined ESPN in 2000.[2] He is a senior writer for ESPN.com. He also contributes to SportsCenter, ESPNews, Baseball Tonight,[7] and a weekly segment during baseball season with WHB 810 in Kansas City. He appears weekly on Mike & Mike.[7] Beginning in 2014, Stark began co-hosting a weekly radio show during baseball season on ESPN Radio's affiliate in Philadelphia.
Personal
Stark's wife Lisa is an assistant coach for the CR North volleyball team.[8] They have three children.[7]
Bibliography
Books
- Wild Pitches: Rumblings, Grumblings, and Reflections on the Game I Love. Triumph Books. 2014. ISBN 1623688167.
- Worth The Wait: Tales of the 2008 Phillies. Triumph Books. 2011. ISBN 1600786553.
- The Stark Truth: The Most Overrated and Underrated Players in Baseball History. Triumph Books. 2007. ISBN 1572439599.
Selected articles
- "Kolten Wong's walk-off wins wild one". ESPN. 13 October 2014.
- "Strange stuff … in the 2011 postseason". ESPN. 23 December 2011.
- "Strange But True in 2010". ESPN. 24 December 2010.
- "Schmidt Just Made It Look Easy", in The Phillies Reader, Richard Orodenker, ed. 2005: Temple University Press, page 220. ISBN 1592133983.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Jayson Stark". ESPN Mediazone. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- 1 2 Morgan, Bruce (2012). Steve Carlton and the 1972 Phillies. McFarland. p. 178. ISBN 0786489839.
- ↑ Macnow, Glen; Cataldi, Angelo (2004). The Great Philadelphia Sports Debate. B B & A Publishers. p. 20. ISBN 0975441914.
- ↑ "ESPN's Stark to visit Penn State for Foster Conference". Penn State | News. The Pennsylvania State University. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- ↑ Gordon, Bob; Burgoyne, Tom (2013). More than Beards, Bellies and Biceps: The Story of the 1993 Phillies (And the Phillie Phanatic Too). Skyhorse Publishing. ISBN 1613214472.
- ↑ Gordon, Robert (2013). Then Bowa Said to Schmidt...: The Greatest Phillies Stories Ever Told. Triumph Books. p. 153. ISBN 1623682266.
- 1 2 3 "Jayson Stark". Speakerpedia.com. 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ↑ "ESPNs Jayson Stark Talks Phillies!". Suburban One Sports. 7 October 2010. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
External links
- ESPN Jayson Stark Blog
- Jayson Stark on Twitter
- Jayson Stark at the Internet Movie Database
- Jayson Stark Live CBS Local