Mel Proctor is one of the most versatile broadcasters in the business, having done play-by-play for MLB, the NBA and NFL as well as handling a variety of assignments for NBC, CBS, TNT and Fox networks. Proctor spent 17 years as the voice of the Washington Wizards on both TV and radio, 12 years as the TV announcer for the Baltimore Orioles and broadcast college sports for the Home Team Sports Network. He was named Maryland’s Sportscaster of the Year six times.
In 1997, Proctor began a five year run as the TV voice of the San Diego Padres. Proctor has also called action for the New Jersey Nets and Los Angeles Clippers on radio as well as the Texas Rangers on radioTV. He was also the first television announcer for the Washington Nationals baseball team.
Proctor began his career with KGMB radio-TV in Honolulu, where he did play-by-play for the Hawaii Islanders baseball team and football and basketball for the University of Hawaii as well as anchoring the TV sports. Proctor currently owns and operates Mel Proctor Sports Media, a media coaching service for athletes, coaches and aspiring broadcasters. He is the author of two books: The Official Fan’s Guide to the Fugitive and I Love the Work But I Hate the Business, released in 2012.
Proctor operates a media training business for athletes and broadcasters through his Website mpsportsmedia.com
Mel Proctor currently is a blogger at mpsportsmedia.com where he covers daily sports news and commentary. He has also published two books: The Official Fan’s Guide to The Fugitive and his latest: I Love the Work but I Hate the Business .