For those who followed the Padres' contest to pick a new announcer for Petco Park, Alex Miniak first appeared as "Announcer number 179." Today, Miniak is No. 1.
MINOR LEAGUE ANNOUNCER GETS CALL TO ANNOUNCE PADRES GAMES
By Matt Hoffman, KPBS
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When the San Diego Padres held an open casting call two months ago for a new public address announcer for their home games, more than 800 people turned out.
Alex Miniak was named the team’s next public address announcer on Saturday night. He beat out more than 800 other candidates as the team held an open tryout for the position this year.