Joey Votto makes NBC analyst debut during Yankees vs. Phillies matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Joey Votto made his debut as an NBC analyst for Sunday Night Baseball on July 26, 2026, during the Yankees and Phillies series finale at Citizens Bank Park. He joined Bob Costas for the pregame and later served as the 'Inside the Pitch' analyst, showcasing his insight and analytical skills. Votto, a former All-Star and NL MVP, received positive feedback for his engaging commentary, particularly his breakdown of hitting mechanics. His expertise stood out as he assessed matchups, including a discussion about a tough at-bat for Kyle Schwarber against Yankees pitcher Tim Hill. Votto's performance has sparked discussions about his potential future in broadcasting.
- •Votto served as 'Inside the Pitch' analyst for NBC.
- •He analyzed a challenging lefty-lefty matchup in the game.
- •Votto is recognized for his high baseball IQ and insight.
- •His debut received positive reactions on social media.
- •Votto previously had a decorated MLB career including an NL MVP award.
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- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Joey Votto praised for NBC ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ analyst debut
"Along with featuring the impressive debut of Joey Votto as an NBC analyst, the Sunday Night Baseball game between the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies included John Kruk and Joe Girardi joining play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti in the booth as color commentators. And as Benetti introduced the crew to open the NBC broadcast, Benetti…
"Former major-league star Joey Votto made his highly anticipated debut as an NBC analyst for Sunday Night Baseball during the series finale between the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. After joining Bob Costas in the pregame show, Votto served as the “Inside the Pitch” analyst for NBC from the camera…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 2:00 PMJohn Kruk’s suit, ties, reality TV commentary steal the show on ‘Sunday Night Baseball’
Along with featuring the impressive debut of Joey Votto as an NBC analyst, the Sunday Night Baseball game between the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies included John Kruk and Joe Girardi joining play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti in the booth as color commentators. And as Benetti introduced the crew to open the NBC broadcast, Benetti…
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 1:00 PMJoey Votto praised for NBC ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ analyst debut
Former major-league star Joey Votto made his highly anticipated debut as an NBC analyst for Sunday Night Baseball during the series finale between the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. After joining Bob Costas in the pregame show, Votto served as the “Inside the Pitch” analyst for NBC from the camera…
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