Tim Pozsgai doesn’t not rely on voice coaching or technique when broadcasting Mahoning Valley Scrappers games for AM-1570.  Pozsgai has a much different approach and it a refreshing take compared to all of the cardboard cutout styles society has grown so accustomed to.

The first year media relations director commutes about an hour to and from Eastwood Field.  He is an avid wrestling fan and is looking ahead to July 29 when Matt Hardy, Tommy Dreamer, Carlito, And Rhino will be part of an annual promotion.  Pozsgai is still a Stone Cold Steve Austin fan through-and-through.

The 32-year old Pozsgai, pronounce (POZE-guy) is happily married and is dad to two young ones.

Paneech:  How did you become so involved and so passionate about this sport?

Pozsgai:  I got into the broadcasting about three years ago.  I played baseball and was as high as some of the independent leagues until I got released.  I wandered around for awhile and was lucky enough to meet some good people in the Indians organization who helped me out a lot.  I took a shot with it, they liked what I did, so here I am.

Paneech:  I have been fortunate enough to catch a couple of games and I like your unique style.  Can you explain it?

Pozsgai:  My approach is completely different than what you would get from most kids.  You get these kids right out of college and they are all taught to talk the same way and use a fake radio voice.  My approach is that I feel like I am sitting in a bar with a buddy watching a baseball game and we are going to talk about it.  I am going to be a homer because thy are paying me and I am around these guys everyday and am emotionally attached to their performance.

Paneech:  What has been the most pleasant surprise so far?

Pozsgai:  The biggest surprise so far is probably how good of a team we have here.  We have a lot of high round draft picks and you always wonder how they are going to gel.  The other side of that is that from the number one pick down, they are all genuinely good people.

Paneech:  What is the one thing that you are maybe a little disappointed with?

Pozsgai:  The only disappointment for me this year is that we are not going to Staten Island or Brooklyn this year.  Those are supposed to be two of the best ballparks in the league.  I am partial to Eastwood Field, I love it here.

Paneech:  Who do you find yourself getting close with?

Poszgai:  Our pitching and hitting coaches, Tony [Mansolino] and Hibby [Greg Hibbard] are good guys and we have played golf on the road.  Ted [Kubiak] is a good guy too.  There is obviously a little bit of an age difference, so I am not as close with him as the other two coaches.  Ted is a great guy too.  I talk with Tyler [Naquin] quite a bit and will talk with any of the player during the bus rides.

Paneceh:  How much separation is there based on nationality and language between the players?

Pozsgai:  Really there is not as much separation as there seems.  The Dominican guys are making a good effort, the American guys are doing the same and everyone seems to be getting along very well.  On the outside, it may look like they are somewhat segregated, but they really are not, they are getting along as a team should.

Getting along is something Tim Poszgai seems to be doing very well.  In fact, he is excelling.  Listen to an entertaining broadcast of the Scrappers the next chance you have!

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