For more than a decade, Mick Gillispie has graced the airwaves in Tennessee, calling games for the Tennessee Smokies. This club has seen countless stars come and go in that time – even several current Chicago Cubs standouts.
When you tune in to a Smokies broadcast, two things really stand out: his passion and knowledge for the game of baseball. In 2017, that combination helped Gillispie earn Ballpark Digest‘s Minor League Broadcaster of the Year.
This week I was able to talk with Mick Gillispie about his experiences working in Minor League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs’ Double-A affiliate, Tennessee Smokies.