Don Orsillo is a respected play-by-play announcer for the San Diego Padres on Fox Sports San Diego. He has earned respect for his work, and his voice is easily recognized. On NESN, he also provided a voice for the Boston Red Sox.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Don Orsillo |
| Date of Birth | Dec 16, 1968 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Height/How tall? | N/A |
| Profession | Announcer |
| Father Name | N/A |
| Mother Name | N/A |
| Gender Identity | Male |
| Is Married? | Yes |
| Is Gay? | No |
| Net Worth | $6 M |
Marriage, a New Wife, and a Wedding
He has a happy marriage with his wife, Kathy Maguire Orsillo. The couple lives in Coronado. However, this is not his first marriage. He was married to Lisa, his first wife, and his married life with her was not happy.
Lisa has given him two daughters. His daughters’ names are Sydney and Madison. According to some sources, his daughter Sydney works as a sous-chef.
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He has experienced setbacks in his life. The team wasn’t doing well, and many personnel changes were going on. He was fired and was replaced by Dave O’Brien’s voice. He was there for 15 years, and it was a difficult time for him.
Fans were enamored with his voice, and he was, without a doubt, present for 15 years. There was no dirt there, but everyone loved him. Over 60,000 petitions were signed pleading with the owner, John Henry, to keep him because he was a well-loved figure.
Blistering Figures for Net Worth and Salary
He earns a whopping six million dollars per year. His exact net worth is unknown, but for a man with such a large salary, his net worth must be at least $15 million as of January 2024. His announcing career is his primary source of income. He has previously worked for a number of networks and teams. From 2001 to 2015, he was the TV voice of the Boston Red Sox. He is currently the San Diego Padres’ play-by-play announcer.
From 1996 to 2000, he also worked as a radio announcer. It was for the Pawtucket Red Sox of the minor leagues. Success did not come easily to him, and he had to work very hard to achieve it. From 1991 to 1992, he also worked for the Pittsfield Mets of the New York Penn League.
He also worked as a play-by-play announcer for Cox Sports, the Providence College basketball team. He also worked as a Springfield Falcons broadcaster. From 1994 to 1996, he was their spokesperson.
Trivia
- He was born in 1968, making him 55 years old in 2024. On December 16th, he celebrates his birthday.
