Born in Columbia, S.C. , I grew up on Braves baseball. I don’t know why I mentioned my locale, though. Because with TBS, I could have been born in freaking Idaho and found Skip Caray on my television set. Maybe it’s because I identify with local teams.

Known for his folksy manner and exacting detail in discussing elements of the game, McCarver is the second person to win the Frick Award primarily as an analyst. Tony Kubek was honored in 2009. Others on the ballot included Skip Caray, Tom Cheek, Ken...

The hobnail boot notwithstanding, Felton said, alluding to a call Munson made when Georgia rallied to win at Tennessee in 2001. Munsons style wasnt by the book. Smith relayed a conversation he had with late Braves broadcaster Skip Caray: We were...