Redbirds announce broadcast team, schedule for 2022
MEMPHIS, Tennessee – The Memphis Redbirds are excited to announce the broadcast team and broadcast schedule for the 2022 season ahead of the team’s second road game of the season tonight at 5:35 CT against the Charlotte Knights. Fans can watch the Redbirds on MiLB.TV and listen at memphisredbirds.com on
MEMPHIS, Tennessee – The Memphis Redbirds are excited to announce the broadcast team and broadcast schedule for the 2022 season ahead of the team’s second road game of the season tonight at 5:35 CT against the Charlotte Knights.
Fans can watch the Redbirds on MiLB.TV and listen at memphisredbirds.com on desktop, mobile and the First Pitch app for all 150 Redbirds games this season. Fans may enter promo code REDBIRDS at checkout for $10 off MiLB.TV subscriptions.
Jack Keffer enters his first season as Communications and Public Relations Manager and lead broadcaster for the Redbirds. Hailing from Philadelphia, Keffer worked as the Assistant Brand Manager for Sportsradio 94.1 WIP where he helped direct programming and digital content, created sales solutions and executed partnerships with flagship teams.
Prior to WIP, Keffer called games and handled media and community relations with the Frederick Keys and Wilmington Blue Rocks.
Alex Coil enters his first season as Communications and Public Relations Assistant and broadcaster for the Redbirds. The Valparaiso, Indiana native attended Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and spent the 2021 season with the Florence Y’alls of the Frontier League.
In addition to his experience with Florence, Coil has been behind the mic with Pac-12 Network live streams of Arizona State athletics. With a deep writing background, Coil has bylines for Team USA, Pac-12 Network and Arizona PBS.
All press inquiries should be directed to communications@memphisredbirds.com.
The Redbirds start this week on the road for a six-game set against the Charlotte Knights before returning home on Tuesday, April 19 against the Omaha Storm Chasers. Fans can visit memphisredbirds.com or call 901-721-6000 for more information or to purchase tickets.
About Memphis Redbirds
The Memphis Redbirds are the proud Triple-A Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Memphis owns four League Championships and one Triple-A National Championship since the team’s affiliation with St. Louis began in 1998. For the latest team news, follow the Redbirds on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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