ANNOUNCING THE 2023 BALLPARK DIGEST BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR: ALEX COHEN

Internet publication Ballpark Digest (ballparkdigest.com) has named Alex Cohen, Voice of the Iowa Cubs (International League), as its 2023 MiLB Broadcaster of the Year.

“Alex Cohen is more than just a radio broadcaster,” said Ballpark Digest owner and publisher Kevin Reichard. “To use a cliche, he paints a picture of the game. But it’s more than that. He’s a community member, and he’s an integral part of the Cubs and Minor League Baseball. It’s our honor to honor him this year.”

Among the postseason honors awarded by Ballpark Digest each year, the Broadcaster of the Year award is unique. The broadcaster walks in many worlds: building trust in the clubhouse, handling multiple roles within the front office, and serving as the public face of the organization for the community at large.

“We are extremely proud of Alex and pleased that he is getting the recognition he deserves for the great work he does,” said Iowa Cubs President / General Manager Sam Bernabe. "His consistency calling all home and road games each year has allowed Iowa Cubs and Chicago Cubs fans to grow a connection with Alex and recognize him as the voice of the I-Cubs. We are pleased he is getting recognized for the talent we have known about for many years.”

“I’m extremely proud and pleased that Ballpark Digest has selected Alex as their Minor League Baseball Broadcaster of the Year,” said Cubs Vice President / Assistant GM Randy Wehofer. “Our fans know they can count on Alex every game for not only accurate play-by-play, but energy, passion, insight and engagement. He also does a great job moving seamlessly into our TV coverage on Marquee Sports Network and working with multiple partners in those games throughout the year without losing that rapport with our regular listeners on the radio. Alex is also a key part of our organization off the air as an active member of our sales and marketing team and being part of our constant communication with the coaching staff and players. I know all of that work has contributed to making him a better broadcaster and ambassador for our team. For all of these reasons and more, Alex has a bright future and we’re happy to have him as part of our Iowa Cubs family.”

With the I-Cubs, Alex Cohen’s voice is widespread and valued: He can be heard on Marquee calling Chicago Cubs games in spring and Iowa Cubs games during the season. He has significant sales responsibilities alongside his broadcast responsibilities. And he is in charge of handling the team’s travel. His broadcasting resume includes stops with the Bowling Green Hot Rods, Idaho Falls Chukars and Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

“We are in a broadcast world where there are so many talented broadcasters and not enough jobs to account for all of those talented broadcasters,” Cohen said. “To have this job with Iowa for the last six years and to be selected as the Broadcaster of the Year in 2023, it’s an incredible honor, it’s a privilege, and it’s something that is really meaningful to me, and I really appreciate it.

“There are so many talented broadcasters that have left the industry because they couldn't afford it financially or it was taking too much of a toll personally. I have no idea where I'd be without the support of Tessa, my mom and dad, the rest of my family and my close circle of friends, but it definitely wouldn't be winning this award. Without them and without the fans, there's no this. I'm forever appreciative for them.”

Past Ballpark Digest Broadcaster of the Year winners:

2022 (MiLB): Adam Marco, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
2021 (MLB): Melanie Newman, Baltimore Orioles
2021 (MiLB): Sam Levitt, Amarillo Sod Poodles
2019 (MLB): Marty Brennaman, Cincinnati Reds
2019 (MiLB): Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Lansing Lugnuts
2018 (MLB): Pat Hughes, Chicago Cubs
2018 (MiLB): Tim Heiman, Binghamton Rumble Ponies
2017: Mick Gillispie, Tennessee Smokies; Howard Kellman, Indianapolis Indians
2016: Sean Aronson, St. Paul Saints
2015: Josh Whetzel, Rochester Red Wings
2014: Steve Klauke, Salt Lake Bees
2013: John Sadak, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
2012: Donny Baarns, Visalia Rawhide
2011: Jay Burnham, Trenton Thunder
2009: Mike Capps, Round Rock Express
2008: Paul Edmonds, Winnipeg Goldeyes

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