Kevin Frandsen says heartfelt goodbye to Philadelphia Phillies
Kevin Frandsen is leaving the Phillies broadcast for the Nationals broadcast
Philadelphia Phillies player-turned-analyst Kevin Frandsen is headed across the division to the Washington Nationals.
The former player has been working in radio since retiring in 2016 and joined the Phillies Radio Network in 2018. By 2019, his role was expanded to include calling games with Phillies play-by-play announcer Scott Franzke.
Frandsen spent nine seasons in the majors, including 2012-13 with the Phillies, and 2014 with the Nationals. So, once again, he’s leaving Philly for DC, where he will provide color commentary for the Nats in 2022.
After the news broke last week, Frandsen put out several heartfelt tweets to say his goodbyes and hellos, and the Phillies sent him a sweet reply.
Thankful for this opportunity @masnNationals and @nationals have given me to be the next TV Analyst! Can’t wait to get to know the boys, even more so @scorebook_bob and @masnKolko, and to sit alongside the fans talking ⚾️ 1/3
— Kevin Frandsen (@KevinFrandsen) January 26, 2022
.Scott Franzke has made my time with the @Phillies the easiest job. He’ll be missed, but so will LA, @philadelphiasox , Tom Kelly, @moschekravitz, @JackFritzWIP, @FranzkeLA, and a boss who is dedicated to getting the most out of you in Rob Brooks. 2/3
— Kevin Frandsen (@KevinFrandsen) January 26, 2022
It's never goodbye, fren ❤️
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) January 26, 2022
We’re not crying, you’re crying.
Who will replace Kevin Frandsen on Phillies radio?
With Frandsen heading to DC, fans are wondering who will succeed him. Fellow former Phillie Shane Victorino fueled speculation that he’s the heir apparent when he tweeted this last week:
https://twitter.com/ShaneVictorino/status/1484408109065850881?s=20&t=tPGyl17l7qtdeby9lk-wxA
With his positive energy and love of the game, Victorino would be a great voice for Phillies games. After all, he loves the team so much that he signed a one-day contract to retire with them in 2018.
Of all the former Phillies, whose voices do you want to hear next?
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