Brian Kenny is a renowned personality in the world of sports television, currently serving as a host across various studio programs on MLB Network. His most notable shows include Clubhouse Confidential and MLB Tonight.
Launched in November 2011, Clubhouse Confidential is a popular program that delves into the day's news and moves in the world of baseball, utilizing modern statistical research and value projection to spark engaging discussions and debates.
With a rich 25-year background in national television and radio, Kenny joined MLB Network from ESPN, where he held a range of positions. He was the anchor of the 6 p.m. ET edition of SportsCenter, hosted the Brian Kenny Show on ESPN Radio, and presented Friday Night Fights on ESPN2.
Before his stint at ESPN, Kenny worked as an anchor for "Baseball Tonight," earning a Sports Emmy Award in 2003 for his exceptional work. He also called play-by-play for ESPN's Wednesday Night Baseball and the World Baseball Classic, and hosted the network's coverage of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cooperstown, New York.
Kenny has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the world of sports broadcasting. In 2004, he was named "Media Personality of the Year" by SI.com, and in 2005, he received the prestigious Sam Taub Award, presented by the Boxing Writers Association of America to recognize the Boxing Broadcaster of the Year. He has also made appearances in several films, including "Rocky Balboa" in 2006 and "Resurrecting the Champ" in 2007.
Prior to joining ESPN, Kenny served as the Sports Director at WTZA-TV in Kingston, New York, a position he held for 11 years from 1986 to 1997. During his tenure, he won 11 New York State Broadcasters Association Awards and five Associated Press Awards for Journalistic Excellence. Before that, he worked as a news reporter and sports anchor at WLIG-TV in Riverhead, New York, from 1985 to 1986.
Kenny holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the New York Institute of Technology, graduating magna cum laude in 1985. He and his wife, Nicole, are proud parents of five children.
