Jerry Crasnick

Jerry Crasnick (born May 24, 1958) is a sportswriter currently covering baseball for the sports website ESPN.com.^[1] He began his career working for the Biddeford Journal Tribune in Maine, as well as the Portland Press Herald. In 1988 he served as the beat writer for The Cincinnati Post where he covered the Cincinnati Reds. During his time as beat writer, Crasnick covered Pete Rose and his suspension from Major League Baseball. Crasnick also covered the Reds' 1990 World Series championship, and five years of Marge Schott's tenure as owner of the Reds. He has worked for The Denver Post and Bloomberg News, while also writing for The Sporting News and Baseball America.^[2]

Education

Crasnick received his bachelor's degree in Communications from Boston University in 1980.^[3]

Career

In addition to his website and newspaper work, Crasnick is the author of the book License to Deal: A Season on the Run with a Maverick Baseball Agent.^[4] The book's main focus is on the story of Matt Sosnick who left his job as a CEO to become a baseball agent.

Work with ESPN

Crasnick covers baseball for ESPN Insider. In addition to his numerous articles, Crasnick often moderates baseball-themed chats^[5] and is a guest on ESPN podcasts.

Personal life

Crasnick lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with his wife and two daughters.

References

External links

• ESPN Home Page
• ESPN Insider Home Page
• Baseball America Home Page
• Jerry Crasnick Archive Page
• Jerry Crasnick Chat Archive Page
• Jerry Crasnick Twitter Home Page