Major League Baseball Play-by-play
Grande was a TV play-by-play announcer for Major League Baseball's New York Yankees in 1989 and 1990, for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1991 and 1992, and for the Cincinnati Reds from 1993 to 2009 for Fox Sports Net, teaming with former player Chris Welsh to form the longest-running TV broadcasting partnership in team history. On October 4, 2009, Grande announced that he would step down after 17 seasons with the Reds, stating that he wanted to spend more time with his family. However, he has returned for a small number of games in 2010, 2011, and 2012.
Grande has often served as master of ceremonies for the National Baseball Hall of Fame's annual inductions.
Grande is on the board of directors for USA Baseball.
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