Justin Shackil

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Justin Shackil
New York Yankees
Broadcaster
Born: 1987 (age 36–37)
Teams
As Broadcaster

Justin V. Shackil (born February 1987) is an American

sportscaster for the YES Network and WFAN, covering the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball
.

Early life

Shackil is from Wayne, New Jersey. He attended Wayne Valley High School, where he anchored for the school's television station.[1] He graduated in 2005.[2] Shackil attended Fordham University, and worked for WFUV.[1] He graduated from Fordham in 2009.[3]

Career

After graduating, Shackil announced in

Entercom, and Westwood One.[1]

In 2022, Shackil joined

Jomboy Media.[2] While filling in for Sterling on June 28, 2023, Shackil called Domingo Germán's perfect game.[8]

Following Sterling's retirement in 2024, Shackil and Emmanuel Berbari assumed play-by-play duties for the Yankees.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Wayne's Justin Shackil goes from Dotterweich Field to Yankee Stadium". Northjersey.com. July 27, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Vogt, Amanda (June 28, 2022). "Wayne Native Justin Shackil Calls New York Yankees Radio Play-by-Play for WFAN". TAPinto. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  3. ^ Beatson, Robert (June 23, 2011). "Former Fordham Broadcaster Recognized with Award for College Sports Broadcasters". The Observer. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  4. ^ "Justin Shackil Took A Different Path Than Most to The Show | Barrett Media". Barrettsportsmedia.com. April 3, 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  5. ^ By (February 20, 2012). "BayBears name new broadcaster". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  6. ^ "WFAN names regular fill-in for John Sterling in Yankees booth". Newsday. March 23, 2023.
  7. ^ "Justin Shackil of Wayne NJ to take over Yankees postgame show on WFAN". Northjersey.com. February 23, 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  8. ^ Best, Neil (June 29, 2023). "Perfect pals: Longtime friends Ryan Ruocco and Justin Shackil called Domingo German's perfect game". Newsday. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  9. ^ https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/mlb/yankees/2024/04/17/john-sterling-retirement-yankees-radio-wfan-justin-shackil-emmanuel-berbari/73326252007/