Rainiers broadcaster announces retirement after 25 seasons. ‘A true ambassador’
After 25 seasons on the air, Mike Curto is calling it a career.
The voice of the Tacoma Rainiers announced Wednesday that he will retire at the end of the 2024 calendar year, concluding the longest tenure of any lead broadcaster in Tacoma’s franchise history.
“I just want to thank the fans for welcoming my voice and broadcast into their homes and cars,” Curto said in a press release. “Without their support over these years, my career would not have been possible.”
Hired by the Rainiers in 1999, Curto was Tacoma’s radio broadcaster for 26 years (25 seasons) and was a minor league radio voice for 31 years.
“Mike Curto had a huge impact on the Rainiers and professional baseball in the Pacific Northwest,” Rainiers President Aaron Artman said. “His legacy extends well beyond the airwaves with the impact he has had on people within our organization and in the broader baseball community.
“From players to coaches to our front office to fans, Mike is a true ambassador for the game, and he will be missed. We know that retirement will treat him well, but he will never be too far from the game he loves.”
This story was originally published November 20, 2024 at 11:52 AM.
