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| Kevin Burkhardt | |
|---|---|
| Name | Kevin Burkhardt |
| Occupation | Sportscaster |
| Birth date | 2 March 1974 |
| Birth place | Perth Amboy, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | Suffolk County Community College |
| Spouse | Kerry Burkhardt |
Kevin Burkhardt is an American sportscaster known for play-by-play announcing and studio hosting across Major League Baseball and National Football League television broadcasts. He rose from regional radio and local television assignments to national prominence with roles at SNY (TV network), FOX Sports and FOX Sports 1. Burkhardt's career intersects with personalities and institutions across New York Mets coverage, NFL on FOX, and national sports media.
Burkhardt was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey and raised in Colts Neck Township, New Jersey, attending local schools before enrolling at Suffolk County Community College on Long Island, where he studied communications. As a youth he followed franchises such as the New York Mets, New York Yankees, and New York Giants, while consuming broadcasts from networks like ESPN, CBS Sports, and NBC Sports. Early influences included broadcasters associated with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses coverage and regional sportscasters from WFAN and WFAN-FM radio.
Burkhardt began in local media covering high school and collegiate sports for stations affiliated with CBS Radio and regional cable providers, later moving into roles at Long Island outlets that broadcast Brooklyn Cyclones and minor league baseball. He joined SNY (TV network) as a studio host and reporter, contributing to coverage of the New York Mets, collaborating with analysts who had ties to the Baseball Hall of Fame and former players from Major League Baseball rosters. His profile expanded through guest appearances on programs produced by FOX Sports 1, MLB Network, and syndicated shows connected to Sports Illustrated personalities. Burkhardt has worked alongside commentators who previously played for franchises such as the Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers.
At SNY (TV network), Burkhardt served as studio host and later as part of the Mets’ game-day broadcast team, partnering with former Major League Baseball players and coaches. He transitioned to national television with FOX Sports, where he became a play-by-play announcer for MLB on FOX telecasts and the lead play-by-play voice for NFL on FOX, teaming with analysts who had backgrounds with the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Super Bowl veterans, and coaching staffs from franchises like the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers. Burkhardt's MLB roles included calling postseason games and partnering with commentators associated with the World Series and All-Star Game. In the NFL, his work has placed him on marquee matchups involving teams such as the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, and San Francisco 49ers, broadcasting on networks alongside studio shows produced by FOX Sports and collaborating with producers linked to NFL Films.
Burkhardt has received acclaim from sports media outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and industry publications connected to Broadcasting & Cable. His broadcasting has been noted in lists compiled by Sports Illustrated, USA Today, and analysts at ESPN. Peer recognition has included mentions alongside awardees from the National Sports Media Association and nominations tied to regional broadcasting honors associated with the New York Emmys and commentators previously honored by the Associated Press Sports Editors.
Burkhardt resides in the New Jersey area with his wife, Kerry, and their two children. He participates in charitable activities linked to organizations that support youth sports and community programs in the New York metropolitan area, collaborating with former players and media figures who have supported causes tied to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and regional fundraising events. Outside broadcasting, he has appeared in charity golf events shared with athletes from the NBA, NHL, and Major League Soccer.
Category:American sportscasters Category:Major League Baseball broadcasters Category:National Football League broadcasters