The Atlanta Braves called for the next park truist voice Four months ago, and after nearly 500 appearances, the Braves found their next PA.
Candidates sent in resumes, demo reels, and audition tapes before 12 finalists were selected for a day of auditioning at the stadium.
A general view of the exterior of Truist Park before the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Photos by Todd Kirkland/MLB via Getty Images)
last week, the Braves Announced the three finalists for the position, Kevin Kraus, Chris Litton and Larry Gardner, imploring the team’s fans to vote for their favorite finalist.
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On Friday, Atlanta announced Kraus as the winner, informing him in a moving video with the help of starting pitcher Spencer Strider.
Kraus has a wealth of experience behind the microphone, serving as the PA announcer for Braves Triple affiliate, the Gwinnett Strippersfor the last 10 seasons.
Spencer Strider, #65 of the Atlanta Braves, throws in the first inning during the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Philadelphia. (Photos by Rob Tringali/MLB via Getty Images)
«I’m really looking forward to it. It’s going to be great. This is a dream come true,» Kraus said.
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Kraus, a graduate of the University of Georgia, has worked in various PA positions throughout his career, including for the atlanta falcons and the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, according to MLB Network.
PA’s opening came after the sudden passing in June of Casey Motter, who had been the «Voice of Truist Park» since 2007.
A general view of Truist Park during the National Anthem before a game between the Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals on July 4, 2022 in Atlanta. (Brett Davis/Getty Images)
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Atlanta prepares for its first spring training game on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox.
The Braves will enter the 2023 season with the fourth best World Series odds (+900), according to Fox Bet.