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Dan Shulman

Dan Shulman is a Canadian sportscaster known for play-by-play coverage of baseball, especially the Toronto Blue Jays and Major League Baseball on ESPN.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dan Shulman (born February 9, 1967) is a Canadian sportscaster and play-by-play announcer. He is best known for his coverage of Major League Baseball (MLB), including serving as the television voice of the Toronto Blue Jays and as a lead announcer for ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball.

Early life and education

Shulman was born in Toronto, Ontario. He studied actuarial science at Western University, graduating in 1989. He worked briefly as an actuary before transitioning to broadcasting.

Broadcasting career

He began his broadcasting career in Canada in the early 1990s, working with TSN. He later joined ESPN, where he became a prominent play-by-play announcer for MLB and college basketball. His career also included coverage of the NHL, NBA, and Olympic events.

Toronto Blue Jays role

Shulman first became the Blue Jays' television play-by-play voice in 1995, a role he held until 2001. He returned to the broadcast booth in 2016 for a second stint with Sportsnet, becoming closely associated with Blue Jays baseball coverage in Canada.

Awards and recognition

Shulman has received multiple honours for his broadcasting work, including the 2020 Jack Graney Award from the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. Western University and other organizations have also recognized his contributions to sports media.

Key facts

  • Dan Shulman began his broadcasting career in Canada before moving to ESPN.
  • He served as a play-by-play announcer for ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball.
  • He first called Toronto Blue Jays games from 1995 to 2001.
  • He returned to the Blue Jays’ broadcast booth in 2016 with Sportsnet.
  • He won the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s Jack Graney Award in 2020.
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Canadian context

A Toronto-born broadcaster, Shulman is closely tied to Canadian baseball through his Blue Jays play-by-play work and recognition from Canadian baseball institutions. [3][4][13]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dan Shulman?
He is a Canadian sportscaster and play-by-play announcer known for baseball coverage, especially the Toronto Blue Jays and ESPN’s MLB broadcasts.
Where was Dan Shulman born?
He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What teams or networks is Dan Shulman associated with?
He is associated with Sportsnet, ESPN, and Toronto Blue Jays broadcasts.
What is Dan Shulman known for in baseball?
He is known for calling MLB games, including Sunday Night Baseball, and for being the Blue Jays’ television play-by-play voice.
Did Dan Shulman win any major awards?
Yes. He won the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2020 Jack Graney Award.
What did Dan Shulman study at university?
He studied actuarial science at Western University and graduated in 1989.

References

  1. Baseball Reference (BR Bullpen) — https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Dan_Shulman
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and overview as a broadcaster for Sunday Night Baseball
  2. The Athletic — https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5094626/2023/11/28/dan-shulman-ford-c-frick-award-toronto-blue-jays/
    Supports: Canadian prominence, career path, and return to Blue Jays broadcasting
  3. MLB.com / Toronto Blue Jays — https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/team/broadcasters
    Supports: Blue Jays broadcasting history, start year, and return in 2016
  4. MLB.com — https://www.mlb.com/news/dan-shulman-wins-canadian-baseball-hall-of-fame-award
    Supports: Jack Graney Award and contributions to baseball in Canada
  5. Prospeakers — https://prospeakers.com/speakers/dan-shulman/
    Supports: Western University graduation year and early career details