L-A Dodgers Add Stephen Nelson To Broadcast Line-Up

The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that they added MLB Network’s Stephen Nelson to their broadcast team for the 2023 season. 

According to Clutchpoints,  hee is expected to call 50 games for SportsNet LA with Joe Davis, Orel Hershiser, and rest of the Dodgers’ broadcast crew, per MLB.com. Nelson has plenty of experience in the industry and should mesh well with LA’s broadcast team.

The Dodgers have always been known for featuring attention-catching broadcasts. Much of that was due to the late Vin Scully, who’s regarded as one of the best voices of all-time. Joe Davis previously took over play-by-play duties for the Dodgers.

As for Stephen Nelson, the 33-year old is a California native and award-winning announcer. In addition to working for MLB Network, he’s also contributed for NHL Network, NBC Sports, Apple TV, and YouTube.

Nelson introduced himself to fans via a video posted to LA’s Twitter account.

For @StephenNelson, earning a spot on the Dodger broadcast team is about ambition and aspiration. He talks about his journey and what he and the #Dodgers represent for an entire community.

🔗https://t.co/JaBQFA3eSA pic.twitter.com/SarJmVW5o9

— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) January 20, 2023

Nelson also confirmed that Joe Davis will be remaining with the team this year.

“For anybody freaking out, Joe (Davis) is not going anywhere,” Nelson said. “I’m just going to be filling in for him from time to time.