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Longtime RiverDogs public address announcer Ken Carrington announces his retirement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 10:12 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Longtime RiverDogs public address announcer Ken Carrington announces his retirement

Summary

Ken Carrington is stepping down as the public address announcer for the RiverDogs after more than two decades with the club. Since joining the organization in 2002, Carrington has called over 1,700 games at The Joe in Charleston, South Carolina. Known for a unique, roving style of announcing that involves interacting directly with fans throughout the ballpark, he became a fixture for the team. During his tenure, he provided the voice for games featuring players such as Alex Rodriguez and Tim Tebow during their respective stints with the organization. Carrington plans to move on from his role to dedicate more time to his work with the Presbyterian church. RiverDogs President and General Manager Dave Echols noted the void his departure leaves within the organization.

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Key Details

•Ken Carrington served as the RiverDogs PA announcer for more than 20 years.
•He provided the voice for over 1,700 baseball games during his tenure.
•Carrington plans to retire from the role to focus on Presbyterian church work.
•He gained a reputation for walking throughout the stadium to talk with fans during games.

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10:12 PMYahoo Sports — RiverDogs legendary PA voice is retiring

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A voice, that’s synonymous with RiverDogs baseball. “He roams the ball park, interacts, calls the game and gets involved in the promotions and just talks to fans. And that’s minor league baseball when it comes down to it,” said RiverDogs President/GM Dave Echols. Part m/c, part comedian, Ken Carrington moves around […]
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