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Hazel Mae

Hazel Mae is a Filipino-Canadian sportscaster known for her work covering baseball, especially the Toronto Blue Jays on Sportsnet.

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

Hazel Mae is a Filipino-Canadian sportscaster best known for her baseball coverage, particularly of the Toronto Blue Jays on Sportsnet. She has also worked for NESN and MLB Network and is recognized as one of the prominent women in Canadian sports broadcasting.

Early life and education

Hazel Mae was born in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines, and later grew up in Toronto. She attended York University and began building experience in broadcasting before moving into television sports reporting.

Broadcasting career

Mae began her television career in 2001 and became known through work at Sportsnet, NESN, and MLB Network. She later returned to Sportsnet and became a familiar face on Toronto Blue Jays coverage.

Sportsnet and Blue Jays coverage

Mae is closely associated with Sportsnet's coverage of the Toronto Blue Jays, where she has worked as a field-level or sideline reporter. Her interviews and on-field reporting have made her a recognizable figure for Canadian baseball viewers.

Personal life

Mae is married to Kevin Barker, a former Major League Baseball player who later worked in sports media. They have one son.

Key facts

  • Hazel Mae has been a sportscaster since 2001.
  • She is known for reporting on Toronto Blue Jays broadcasts on Sportsnet.
  • She previously worked as a lead anchor for NESN's SportsDesk and later at MLB Network.
  • Mae is married to former Major League Baseball player Kevin Barker.
  • She was born in the Philippines and grew up in Toronto.
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Canadian context

Hazel Mae is a significant figure in Canadian sports broadcasting, especially through her long association with Sportsnet and Toronto Blue Jays coverage. She is also widely described in Canadian media as a trailblazer for women in sports journalism.[3][8][13]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hazel Mae?
Hazel Mae is a Filipino-Canadian sportscaster best known for baseball coverage, especially Toronto Blue Jays broadcasts on Sportsnet.
Who is Hazel Mae's husband?
Her husband is Kevin Barker, a former Major League Baseball first baseman and sports media personality.
How old is Hazel Mae?
Hazel Mae was born on April 7, 1970, which makes her 56 years old as of 2026.
What is Hazel Mae's role at Sportsnet?
Hazel Mae has worked on Sportsnet's Toronto Blue Jays coverage as a field-level or sideline reporter and has also held other sports-hosting roles in her career.
What is Hazel Mae's net worth?
No reliable public source in the provided results gives a verified net worth, so it is not listed here.
What is Hazel Mae's Instagram?
A verified Instagram handle is not clearly confirmed in the provided results. The sources show an Instagram post mentioning her, but not a fully verified personal account handle.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazel_Mae
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, education, occupation, spouse, children, Sportsnet/MLB/NESN career details
  2. The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1108607/2019/08/02/20-questions-with-hazel-mae-on-a-creepy-ebay-sale-gerry-dee-and-avoiding-powerade-showers/
    Supports: Background, Toronto upbringing, career path, marriage to Kevin Barker
  3. CBChttps://www.cbc.ca/radio/sunday/hazel-mae-9.7159619
    Supports: Sportsnet Blue Jays reporting role, Canadian significance, awards
  4. YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB5CiPqQOCU
    Supports: Current role as Blue Jays broadcaster and past roles at MLB Network, NESN, Sportsnet
  5. ProSpeakershttps://prospeakers.com/speakers/hazel-mae/
    Supports: Sportsnet role and career summary
  6. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm3196482/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, spouse, children, age
  7. Xhttps://www.x.com/thehazelmae
    Supports: Public social media profile and listed Instagram reference
  8. Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C66G205sUW1/
    Supports: Public post describing Hazel Mae as a sportscaster and sideline reporter