Aztec for life Josh Suchon makes MLB broadcasting debut with Rockies
After more than a decade of persistence, patience, and play-by-play, San Diego State alumnus Josh Suchon got the call to the major leagues. On July 18, Suchon made his MLB broadcasting debut with the Colorado Rockies, stepping behind the mic on KOA Colorado to call two games at Coors Field.
It was the culmination of a long and winding journey. Over the course of 12 minor league seasons, Suchon called 1,786 games. But finally, the wait was over.
“The main thing that I was focused on was being myself and enjoying it,” Suchon said. “I knew that I belonged. I didn’t want a bigger stadium to change what I’ve done all these years.”
Honcho Homers >>> pic.twitter.com/tp1EneQhEB
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) July 19, 2025
His major league debut was more than just a career breakthrough; it was a personal full-circle moment. Colorado is where he played his first innings of baseball at Columbine Little League and attended his first professional baseball game at Mile High Stadium. This introduction sparked his love for baseball, leading him to pursue a career in play-by-play.
San Diego State gave Suchon the platform to explore sports broadcasting and develop his skills. He attributed his time at The Daily Aztec and KCR radio as the “backbone” of his career.
“It (SDSU) was a place with a high level of sporting events that I was allowed to be part of, to learn, make mistakes, and get better,” Suchon said.
Suchon’s first job out of college was a summer internship with the Rookie Level Watertown Indians in upstate New York. There he got his feet wet, calling live games on the radio, but that wouldn’t kickstart his broadcasting career.
After a decade at The Oakland Tribune, working as the beat reporter for Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants, Suchon returned to the broadcast booth in 2007 as the play-by-play announcer for the Single-A Modesto Nuts, a Rockies affiliate at the time.
By 2013, he had climbed his way up to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, where he’s been calling games ever since.
Punch it, Chewie! pic.twitter.com/rcQny96ejI
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) July 20, 2025
After spending 12 years in the minors, reaching the big leagues brings an outpouring of support from everyone who’s followed your journey.
“I can’t think of anyone more deserving of a Major League broadcasting opportunity than Josh,” said Colorado Rockies Senior Coordinator Kevin Collins. “His two games showed exactly what he brings to the table: professionalism, poise, and an undeniable connection to the game. I have no doubt it’s only a matter of time before all his hard work is rewarded on baseball’s biggest stage.”
“I remember when Josh was a freshman in college. I was the sports editor of the student newspaper, and you could tell Josh was different,” said Eric Winter, president of TrillerTV and Suchon’s mentor. “Not only did he work his way up to the sports editor position, but he also became the editor of the school newspaper, which is pretty incredible. I’m super proud of him, and I fully expect him to become a major league play-by-play announcer.”
“Josh is a tremendous broadcaster and while I truly enjoyed hearing him fill in for the Rockies, I really look forward to when he lands a full-time MLB role,” said President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Josh Rawitch. “It’s been awesome to see him chase his dreams, and his successes couldn’t happen to a better person.”
While this milestone is certainly worth celebrating, it’s just one step closer to Suchon’s ultimate goal: calling all 162 games in an MLB season.
“I know that nothing is guaranteed, but I have extreme faith and confidence for myself that I’m going to do Major League baseball for a very long time,” Suchon said.
For now, Suchon is back in Albuquerque, doing what he has done for years, bringing the game to life for fans, pitch by pitch.
Ethan is an aspiring sports analyst that has a passion for all sports. He was a collegiate baseball player and now is finishing up his schooling at San Diego State University. He is a rising senior and a journalism major. Ethan hopes to use his knowledge of sports and display it with his writing.