Jerry Crasnick
Jerry Crasnick | |
|---|---|
| Born | Portland, Maine, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Boston University |
| Occupation | Baseball executive |
Jerry Crasnick is an American sportswriter and baseball executive. He is a baseball writer for ESPN.com and Baseball America[1] and a senior advisor to the Major League Baseball Players Association. Previously, he wrote for the sports website ESPN.com, the Biddeford Journal Tribune, the Portland Press Herald, and The Cincinnati Post.
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Crasnick is from Munjoy Hill in Portland, Maine.[2] Crasnick received his bachelor's degree in Communications from Boston University.[3]
Career
[edit | edit source]Crasnick began his career working for the Biddeford Journal Tribune in Maine, as well as the Portland Press Herald. In 1988, Crasnick served as the beat writer for The Cincinnati Post where he covered the Cincinnati Reds. During his time as beat writer, Crasnick covered Pete Rose and his suspension from Major League Baseball. Crasnick also covered the Reds' 1990 World Series championship, and five years of Marge Schott's tenure as owner of the Reds. He has worked for The Denver Post and Bloomberg News, while also writing for The Sporting News and Baseball America.[3]
In addition to his website and newspaper work, Crasnick is the author of the book License to Deal: A Season on the Run with a Maverick Baseball Agent. The book's main focus is on the story of Matt Sosnick who left his job as a chief executive officer to become a baseball agent.[4]
Crasnick covered baseball for ESPN.com. In addition to his numerous articles, Crasnick often moderates baseball-themed chats[5] and is a guest on ESPN podcasts.
In 2019, the Major League Baseball Players Association hired Crasnick as a senior advisor for media relations.[6]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Crasnick lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with his wife and two daughters.
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- ESPN Home Page
- ESPN Insider Home Page
- Baseball America Home Page
- Jerry Crasnick Archive Page
- Jerry Crasnick Chat Archive Page
- Jerry Crasnick Twitter Home Page
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