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 – 2017 |
| Notable credit(s) |
ESPN.com The Philadelphia Inquirer |
| Website | Jayson Stark blog |
Jayson Stark (born July 19, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American sportswriter and author who covers baseball. He is most known for his time with The Philadelphia Inquirer and ESPN
Stark graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in journalism in 1973. 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. From 1983 to 1999 he produced a nationally syndicated Baseball Week in Review column "known for unearthing obscure, historic and humorous aspects of baseball". He was twice named Pennsylvania Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. His observations and analysis of the 1993 Phillies team is quoted in several books.
Stark joined ESPN in 2000. He was a senior writer for ESPN.com. He also contributed to SportsCenter, ESPNews, Baseball Tonight, and a weekly segment during baseball season with WHB 810 in Kansas City. He appeared weekly on Mike & Mike. Beginning in 2014, Stark began co-hosting a weekly radio show during baseball season on ESPN Radio's affiliate in Philadelphia. It was announced that Stark will be inducted into the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame on May 23, 2017. Stark was laid off from ESPN on April 26, 2017, along with several other on-air personalities.
Stark's wife Lisa is an assistant coach for the CR North volleyball team. They have three children.
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