Brad Thompson cuts back at 101.1 FM in order to expand Cards TV role, have more family time

Brad Thompson

Nearly a decade ago, Brad Thompson began his transition from big-league pitcher to sportscaster. Now his career takes another step, as he is leaving his sports-talk radio job in order to expand his role on Cardinals telecasts and spend more time with his family.

Broadcasting was a vocation that he hadn't been pointed to, but received a push from former Cards teammate Chris Duncan — who had made the move to broadcasting, at WXOS (101.1 FM). Thompson, who always has been talkative, caught on at the station and soon ascended to a regular role — co-hosting the station's afternoon drive-time show.