Boston Globe columnist criticizes Will Flemming for Red Sox radio broadcast style

Boston Globe sports columnist Chad Finn criticized Boston Red Sox radio announcer Will Flemming for a broadcast approach that mimics a podcast. The critique follows Flemming’s recent on-air comments regarding New York Yankees player Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Boston pitcher Jovani Morán, which led to a public apology from the announcer. Finn argues the incident highlights a broader issue with Flemming’s tendency to emphasize hyperbole and personal opinion over traditional play-by-play. The columnist reports receiving significant negative feedback regarding this style throughout the season, noting that it often marginalizes booth partners and interferes with the flow of the game. Despite these complaints, Flemming and the Red Sox broadcast team placed 8th in recent industry rankings, suggesting the current approach maintains a segment of the listenership.

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