Returning to the broadcast booth for his third season as Virginia Tech's lead play-by-play voice is Evan Hughes, a 2021 graduate of Virginia Tech's School of Communication. The 2021 Jim Nantz Award recipient will be the recipient of the Hokies' history since 2018, including the program's 2022 ACC Coastal Division championship and subsequent run at the 2022 NCAA Blacksburg Regional and Super Regional. I have covered many of the most memorable moments.
This season, along with Evan, fans will also hear from baseball broadcasters Kevin DiDomenico and Giovanni Heater, who have returned to Virginia Tech. DiDomenico is a 2022 graduate of the Virginia Tech School of Communication and recently served as the voice of the Reno Aces (of the Triple-A Arizona Diamondbacks), while Heater is a rising junior at Virginia Tech who is the secondary voice of the Salem Reds. Serving. Sox (Boston Red Sox Single A affiliate).
“We couldn't be more excited to continue providing tech fans with live coverage of all the games, digital content and podcasts this year,” said Hughes, assistant director of broadcast services at Virginia Tech. “We couldn't be more excited to have Giovanni and Kevin join us in our coverage. They've covered this show for years and are great people, not to mention the broadcasters.”
How to listen
Pregame coverage of Virginia Tech baseball games on the Virginia Tech Sports Network begins 30 minutes before first pitch and includes a “Build It In Blacksburg” report featuring the head coach. John Zephk. Fans can listen live via any of the following platforms:
- HokieSports app – Download the HokieSports mobile app now to listen to free live coverage of Virginia Tech baseball games (Click here to download).
- New River Valley's WRAD Talk Network – Tune in to New River Valley’s 101.7 FM, 103.5 FM, and 1460 AM to hear the game live. Check your local listings. Virginia Tech baseball games may be broadcast on 100.7 FM if scheduling conflicts arise due to live coverage of Radford University men's and women's basketball.
- Varsity Network App – Watch live Virginia Tech baseball on The Varsity Network app (Click here to access).
Kevin DiDomencio
DiDomenico, a 2022 graduate of Virginia Tech's School of Communications, has made many accomplishments in professional baseball broadcasting in a short time. The Sterling, Virginia native has already been the voice of the Reno Aces, Salem Red Sox and Pulaski Yankees. In addition to providing play-by-play coverage for various ESPN affiliate productions, DiDomenico will be assisting with Virginia Tech baseball coverage beginning in the 2022 season. He was named a Sportscaster Talent Agency of America (STAA) All-American at the 2022 Jim Nantz Award Ceremony.
giovanni heater
Heater, a junior in the Virginia Tech School of Communication, was named to the 2023 STAA All-America Second Team at the Jim Nantz Award Ceremony. A native of Syracuse, New York, he served as a secondary voice for his Virginia Tech softball team, and during his undergraduate years he appeared on numerous ACC Network his Extra broadcasts. Heater is in his second season broadcasting Virginia Tech baseball on the Virginia Tech Sports Network and is on track to graduate in December 2024.
