The Royals announced today that former Royals All-Star Eric Hosmer will be joining TV broadcasts as an analyst. His first game will be on Friday, March 13 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hosmer has previously done TV work for MLB Network and was a host on pre- and post-game baseball coverage for Apple TV.
Hosmer was a first-round pick, four-time Gold Glove winner, Silver Slugger winner, and a 2016 All-Star first baseman with the Royals for seven seasons from 2011 to 2017. He was a key member of
the World Series teams in 2014 and 2015.
“Our 2014 and 2015 run wasn’t just a championship, but a city finding out what it was capable of,” Hosmer said in a press statement. “My teammates and I were lucky to be on that field, but the energy came from the stands with fans buying in. That bond with this city doesn’t expire.
“I was 18 years old when this organization believed in me, and now I get to repay that belief from a different seat. The guys on this roster are building their own story, and we all know what happens when this city believes. I want to be here when that energy comes back around.”
The Royals will retain their broadcast crew from last year, including Ryan Lefebvre and Jake Eisenberg on play-by-play duties, with analysts Rex Hudler and Jeremy Guthrie. Joel Goldberg and Royals Hall of Famer Jeff Montgomery will continue to host the pre and postgame shows. Earlier this week, the team announced the hiring of Bridget Howard as a sideline reporter, and she made her debut on Thursday night’s game against the Rangers.
Royals games this year will air on Royals.TV after the team ended their deal with FanDuel Sports Kansas City. The team has hinted at upgrades to the broadcast, including the use of drones.
