Hello. I'm
Jay Burnham
Experienced Radio &
TV Play-By-Play Announcer
BASKETBALL
Jay is currently the TV & radio play-by-play announcer for the University of Massachusetts. He previously worked as the voice of the VCU Rams on CBS 6 & MASN as well as the TV play-by-play broadcaster for Longwood University on Shentel 81 and the Big South Network. Burnham has also freelanced for a variety of programs, including Virginia Tech and Dartmouth
A Little About Myself
I'm an experienced Radio & TV play-by-play announcer with a passion for the teams I broadcast for. My work includes TV & radio play-by-play for a number of professional and collegiate programs. I am currently the voice of Massachusetts Athletics:
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UMass Football & Basketball (WEEI & NESN).
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Worcester Red Sox TV & Radio. (NESN)
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18 Years in MILB Play-By-Play.
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Virginia Tech (ACC Network)
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William & Mary Football.
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2011 MILB Broadcaster of the Year.
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2016 Baseball America's Best Broadcaster.
Jon Laaser
Voice of the Virginia Tech Hokies
Jay's abilities to laugh, learn and adapt make him a great broadcaster and friend. It was a privilege to work alongside him for over three years in the booth and in the front of
Josh Maurer
Voice of the Boston College Eagles & Milwaukee Brewers Broadcsaster
Jay is one of the most innovative and unique play-by-play men in baseball. I learned more from Jay than any partner I have had the opportunity to work with. He is a terrific broadcaster and a better person and I would highly recommend him for any job.
Andy "Bull" Barch
Notre Dame College & Radio Host
Jay's quick wit and incredible knowledge of the business make him a must listen every night in the summer. It's an absolute honor to work with Jay, listen to Jay, and call him a friend.
As a Professional Sport Psychologist for the past 47 years, I have been around athletic programs on many campuses, working with the teams, coaches and individual athletes. Accordingly, I have tuned into game broadcasts from all of those campuses. I can say, without hesitation, that Jay Burnham is the most professional, knowledgeable, flexible, quick thinking broadcaster to whom I have ever had the pleasure of listening. I not only look forward to watching each game, but listening to Jay’s amazing broadcast! Here is an example of Jay’s fantastic talent: When games are not going well for his UMASS team, Jay has the ability to “make lemonade out of lemons” on the fly, creating a positive and comforting game broadcast for his listeners, regardless of the score! I could not recommend a professional broadcaster more highly than Jay Burnham! Jack Singer, Ph.D.Professional Sport Psychologist &Jay Burnham Enthusiast