Brian Kenny Education

Brian Kenny is a well-reputed American award-winning studio host for MLB Network and a boxing play-by-play announcer for FOX Sports and DAZN. He is the host of the weekday program MLB Now known as “The Show for the thinking fan”, the television face of Sabermetrics and baseball analytics. Prior to that, he worked for ESPN where he won three Emmy and had his own show on ESPN Radio named The Brian Kenny Show. Moreover, he is the host of the Baseball Hall of Fame induction Ceremonies in Cooperstown, New York.

In 2003, he won a National Sports Emmy for Baseball Tonight. Also, he was the 2004 Sports Illustrated Media Willy of the Year and the recipient of the 2005 Sam Taub Award for Excellence in Boxing Broadcasting. In addition, he is an author and his first book, Ahead of the Curve: Inside the Baseball Revolution was published by Simon and Schuster in 2016 and won the National SABR Research Award in 2017.

Brian Kenny Education

He received his education at The New York Institute of Technology where he graduated magna cum laude in 1985. Also, he attended St. John’s University from 1981 to 1982.

Brian Kenny Career

Broadcasting Career

He began his broadcasting career in college as a reporter for “LI News Tonight” New York Tech’s long-time daily news program. In May 1985, he joined WLIG, TV 55 Long Island as a reporter. In September 1985, he was named the station’s Sports Director, thus beginning his sportscasting career. He was then named Sports Director at WTZA-TV (later WRNN-TV) in Kington, NY in August 1986. He remained in the station until 1997 where he won 11 New York State Broadcasters Awards and 6 Associated Press Awards for his coverage of local sports.

ESPN

In 1998, he joined ESPN where he anchored the 6:00 pm SportsCenter and was the host of Friday Night Fights on ESPN2. On Friday Night Fights, he was known for his heated debates with some of the best boxers in the world, particularly Floyd Mayweather. Also, he hosted Baseball Tonight, The Hot List on ESPNEWS, plus “Classic Ringside” and The Top 5 Reasons You Can’t Blame… on ESPN Classic. In 2005, he hosted a special series called Ringside. The series runs three to six hours long an episode and features in each episode one great boxer. Before hosting The Brian Kenny Show on ESPN Radio, he co-hosted Kellerman and Kenny with Max Kellerman on ESPN Radio in New York City.

MLB Network

On August 31, 2011, he announced the edition of The Brian Kenny Show that he was leaving ESPN to become an anchor with MLB Network. On September 2, 2011, was his final show with the 6:00 pm edition of SportsCenter alongside Jonathan Coachman. He made his debut on MLB Tonight on September 19, 2011. Since 2013, he has been the host of MLB Now on MLB Network. Moreover, he makes appearances on MLB Network’s flagship program “MLB Tonight”, the offseason countdown series “Top 10 Right Now!” and on-site coverage of the All-Star Game and World Series. Since 2017, he has served as the Master of Ceremonies for the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction.

Brian Kenny Other Work and Appearances

Previously, he was the boxing host and blow-by-blow announcer for Showtime Championship Boxing, Fox Sports, and Top Rank. Also, he hosted “The Brian Kenny Show” on NBC Sports Radio. In 2006, he appeared as himself in the movie “Rocky Balboa and “Resurrecting the Champ” in 2007, while appearing in the television shows “The Dead Zone” (2003) and “Brockmire” (2016). He has also appeared as himself in “EA Sports” “Fight Night Champion”.

Brian Kenny Age

Kenny was born on October 18, 1963, therefore he is 59 years old as of August 2023. He thus celebrates his birthday on October 18th of every year.

Brian Kenny Height

He stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 0 inches (1.83m) tall.

Brian Kenny Family

Kenny has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Brian has any siblings.

Brian Kenny Wife

Brian is married to the love of his life, Nicole Jacqueline Desy. It is not known when they got married. He and his wife are blessed with five kids, whose names and gender are not revealed.

Brian Kenny’s Net Worth

Kenny has a net worth of $3 million which he has earned through being a Studio Host.

Brian Kenny Salary

He earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $110,500.