Jake Starr enters his third season as the broadcaster and the Director of PR/Media Relations and Client Fulfillment for the Fightin Phils in 2025. Starr provides commentary for R-Phils games while also contributing a variety of multimedia content, including interviews, stories, social media and more, while also overseeing the team's Media Relations Department. Prior to joining Reading, Starr was the General Manager of Penn State's student Radio Station, where he also broadcasted a variety of Penn State sports and graduated in 2022. He spent the summers of 2021 and '22 broadcasting summer collegiate baseball, most recently for the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League. In the offseason, Starr also works as a freelance broadcaster for a variety of schools in the Philadelphia area.
For the 2026 season, catch every Fightin Phils home game on WEEU’s website. R-Phils broadcasters Jake Starr and Bob McCool will have coverage from first pitch to final out, along with pre- and post-game coverage of every game.
Bob McCool joins Jake Starr in the broadcast booth and is entering his third season in 2025. McCool is currently a part of the WEEU Morning Show with Mike Keller. Prior to joining the Fightin Phils in 2023, McCool spent his career providing commentary for various high schools and colleges across Berks County. He is currently also the lead voice for 830 AM WEEU's coverage of high school football and basketball in Berks County. Additionally, McCool provides commentary for Albright College athletics events. Previously, McCool spent 15 years broadcasting Pennsylvania State championship games. Recently, McCool was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Berks County Chapter for his work in providing excellent coverage for both high school and college sports in the area.