Dominic Cotroneo, the voice Milwaukee Brewers fans have known on pregame and postgame radio since mid-2022, dropped a bomb on X: he is leaving WTMJ radio. The 32-year-old was clear, stating the maneuver was “100% my decision” and he has no fixed plan for what comes next.
A “Leap of Faith” In The Airwaves
This isn’t some quiet exit. Cotroneo made sure everyone knew he was calling his own shot. He wasn’t shy about his appreciation for the opportunity WTMJ gave him back in the 2022 season, taking on the postgame radio host gig. “That’s not an honor I take lightly,” he said Monday, Nov. 9. He added, “I did the best that I could, and I think WTMJ appreciated my efforts. Sometimes it’s OK to say goodbye.” It feels like a big step for someone who’s been a constant presence for Brewers fans, hosting “Brewers Extra Innings” postgame call-in shows, “Brewers Warmup” before games, and even the “Brewers Weekly” program on Thursday nights. He wasn’t just on the air, he was dropping written coverage on the station’s website too. This dude was everywhere for them.
Podcast Deep Dive and a Legacy to Follow
But Cotroneo’s got more going on than just the WTMJ mic. He’s been grinding independently, hitting Brewers coverage hard on his YouTube channel and diving deep with the “Service Time” podcast. That podcast, by the way, is a seriously timely listen: it’s a deep dive into MLB labor history, and with “swirling winds around an MLB lockout likely beginning Dec. 1,” it’s about to get even more relevant. He even served as the “talent stats” guru for Brewers.TV broadcasts and did similar in-game research for TBS.
Here’s the real kicker though: Dominic wants an MLB play-by-play role. This isn’t just a pipe dream either. His dad, Vince Cotroneo, was an MLB play-by-play guy for 32 years, calling games for the Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, and Oakland Athletics. Vince even started out in a role kinda like Dominic’s, working alongside the legendary Milo Hamilton. Talk about big shoes to fill, right? Dominic’s already got minor league announcer experience under his belt, with stops in Orem, Utah, Kinston, North Carolina, and Corpus Christi, Texas. He is ready for the big leagues.
What’s Next for Cotroneo Amid MLB Uncertainty?
So, what’s next for the guy? That’s the million-dollar question, especially with the lockout looming. “I don’t know what the future holds for any of this, between the lockout, play-by-play jobs … it gets to a point where you need to take a leap of faith,” Dominic confessed. But here’s something to keep in mind: he made it clear this doesn’t necessarily mean he’s outta Milwaukee or leaving the market entirely. He’s taking a risk, pushing for his dream, and we’re all watching to see where this “leap of faith” lands him, especially with the baseball world about to get real weird with that lockout.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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