Dewayne Staats Biography

Dewayne Staats is a sports commentator who has been the television play-by-play commentator for the Tampa Bay Rays since 1998 when they started. He is currently working with Brian Anderson, color commentator. Staats has been a broadcaster for more than forty years, broadcasting for several teams.

He regularly listened to the St. Louis Cardinals baseball broadcasts, featuring Jack Buck and Harry Caray. After completing his high school education, he proceeded to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) where he graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications.

10 Quick Facts About Dewayne Staats

• Name: Dewayne Staats
• Age: 71 Years Old
• Birthday: August 8
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.72 m)
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Sports Commentator
• Marital Status: Married
• Salary: $170,000
• Net worth:$2 million

Dewayne Staats Age

Staats is 71 years old. He was born on August 8, 1952, in Advance, Missouri, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 8 August every year and his birth sign is Leo.

Dewayne Staats Height

Staats stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.72 m)tall.

Dewayne Staats Weight

Staats has a moderate weight. However, details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Early Life and Education

Staats was born on August 8, 1952, in Advance, Missouri, United States. He was brought up by his parents in Advance. He regularly listened to the St. Louis Cardinals baseball broadcasts, featuring Jack Buck and Harry Caray. After completing his high school education, he proceeded to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) where he graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications.

He started his broadcasting career reporting sports on WSIE, the SIUE radio station in Edwardsville, Illinois, as a broadcaster for high school sports. He was reporting on several of the nearby small-town radio stations including WOKZ in Alton, Illinois. He did his internship at KMOX in St. Louis.

Rise to Fame

Dewayne Staats rose to fame as a baseball play-by-play broadcaster. He was inducted into the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Athletics Hall of Fame in 2012. He started his broadcasting career in 1973, while still a student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, broadcasting games for the Oklahoma City 89ers minor league baseball team.

After graduating, he was employed at KPLR-TV in St. Louis as a sports director before moving on to ESPN (1995-97), New York Yankees (1990-94), Houston Astros (1977-84), and Chicago Cubs (1985-89).

Dewayne Staats Family

Staats was born in Advance, Missouri, United States. He was brought up by his parents in Advance. He holds an American nationality. He has three grandchildren, Gabriel, Zachary, and Evie. However, our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Staats’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Dewayne Staats Siblings

Any information regarding Staats’s siblings is publicly not available. We will update this section once this information is available.

Dewayne Staats Wife

Staats is happily married to his lovely wife Carla Berry. The couple had their wedding which was attended y close family friends. He has two adorable children namely, Alexandra and Stephanie from his first marriage with his late wife, Dee, who died in 2005 after a long battle with cancer. The family resides in Tampa Bay Rays.

Dewayne Staats Children

Staats is a proud father of two adorable daughters namely, Alexandra and Stephanie. His daughter Stephanie is happily married to the former MLB relief pitcher Dan Wheeler, who played with the Rays, the team that Staats worked with as a commentator, from 1999-2001 and from 2007-2010.

Dewayne Staats Salary

Staats receives an average annual salary of $170,000. This is Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary but we will update this section when the information is available.

Dewayne Staats Net Worth

Staats has an estimated net worth of $2 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Sports Commentator. Through his various sources of income, Staats has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Dewayne Staats Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Dewayne Staats.

Dewayne Staats Wiki

• Full Names: Dewayne Staats
• Popular As: Sports Commentator
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Sports Commentator
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: To be Updated
• Religion: To be Updated
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Dewayne Staats Birthday

• Age: 71 Years Old
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Date of Birth: August 8, 1952
• Place of Birth: Advance, Missouri, United States
• Birthday: August 8

Dewayne Staats Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: To be Updated
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 7 inches (1.72 m)
• Weight: Moderate
• Eye Color: Hazel
• Hair Color: Dark Brown
• Shoe Size: To be Updated
• Chest Size: To be Updated
• Waist Size: To be Updated

Dewayne Staats Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): To be Updated
• Mother: To be Updated
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): To be Updated
• Marital Status: Married
• Spouse/Wife: Carla Berry
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
• Children: Alexandra and Stephanie

Dewayne Staats Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $2 million
• Salary: $170,000
• Source of Income: Sports Commentator

Career

Dewayne Staats is a sportscaster who has been the television play-by-play commentator for the Tampa Bay Rays since their inception in 1998. He is currently working with color commentator Brian Anderson. He started his broadcasting career in 1973, while still a student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, broadcasting games for the Oklahoma City 89ers minor league baseball team.

After graduating, he was employed at KPLR-TV in St. Louis as a sports director before moving on to ESPN (1995-97), New York Yankees (1990-94), Houston Astros (1977-84), and Chicago Cubs (1985-89).

Notable Travels, Events, and Experiences

• Travels: Staats has traveled to many different countries to call baseball games. He has traveled to many countries like Korea, the Dominican Republic, Japan, and Mexico. He has also called games in all 30 MLB stadiums.
• Events: Staats announced the 1998 World Series, when the New York Yankees defeated the San Diego Padres, the 2007 World Series when the Boston Red Sox defeated the Colorado Rockies, and the 2017 World Series when the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also announced the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and the 2022 Super Bowl when the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals.
• Experiences: Staats has had the chance to meet and interview many well-known athletes, including Willie Mays, Derek Jeter, Mickey Mantle, and Hank Aaron. He has also interviewed presidents and other world leaders.

Awards and Achievements

• Ford C. Frick Award (2021): The highest honor bestowed by the National Baseball Hall of Fame on broadcasters.
• Florida Sports Hall of Fame (2008)
• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Hall of Fame (2006)
• SIUE Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award (1987)
• Multiple local Emmy awards from the Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
• Named one of the “50 Most Influential People in Sports Media” by The Sporting News (2012)
• Named one of the “100 Most Influential People in Sports” by Sports Illustrated (2014)

Final Thought

He is a survivor. He has faced many challenges in his life, but he has always persevered. He is grateful for the strength he has found within himself and is excited to use his experiences to help others.

Dewayne Staats Contacts

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• Website

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