Guerette Calls 1000th Frontier League Game
"Voice of the Grizzlies" reaches significant milestone behind the microphone
SAUGET, ILL. – Last night's game between the Gateway Grizzlies and the Schaumburg Boomers marked a historic evening in the broadcast booth, as "Voice of the Grizzlies" Jason Guerette called his 1000th game in the Frontier League, becoming just the fourth broadcaster in league history to reach that benchmark.
Originally from Jersey City, New Jersey, Guerette first joined the Frontier League as the voice of the Southern Illinois Miners in 2014, and remained with the club until they folded following the 2021 season, calling 681 games between the regular season and playoffs, including three division championships and four "no-hitters."
He was hired in 2022 to replace Nate Gatter in the broadcast booth in Sauget as the "Voice of the Grizzlies," and including last night has called 319 contests (regular season and playoffs) with Gateway, lending his voice to the club's 2023 West Division title among other exciting moments as the Grizzlies have returned to yearly contention in the Frontier League.
Guerette joined current Schaumburg broadcaster Tim Calderwood, Windy City play-by-play voice Terry Bonadonna, and former Washington game-caller Randy Gore in the exclusive 1,000-broadcast club for the Frontier League.
"I can say without question that I have loved every minute of my time calling games in the Frontier League," Guerette said. "There are so many memories that I have made personally, and so many moments for which I have been privileged to be on the headset. I would like to thank my family back home in New Jersey for their endless support over the years, as well as the Southern Illinois Miners and Gateway Grizzlies ownership and front office staff over the years for allowing me to continue to bring the excitement of professional baseball to fans every night, and making every day at the ballpark special.
"This league has seen so many great broadcasters over the course of its 30-plus years, many of them I am grateful to call my friends," he added. "To be in a group alongside Tim, Terry, and Randy is truly an honor. I looked up to all of them as a young broadcaster, and I am proud to be in their company."
The Grizzlies continue their home stand tonight as they play host to the Mississippi Mud Monsters at Arsenal BG Ballpark. Ben Harris will pitch in the series opener for Gateway, with first pitch scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT.
The Gateway Grizzlies are a professional baseball team, located a mere 10 minutes from downtown St. Louis in Sauget, Illinois. The Grizzlies offer baseball fans affordable, family fun at Arsenal BG Ballpark with a great view of the St. Louis skyline. They have also won two Frontier League Organization of the Year Awards, four West Division titles, and the 2003 Frontier League Championship. For tickets or general information, please visit gatewaygrizzlies.com or call (618) 337-3000.
The Frontier League debuted in 1993, and is the largest of the Major League Baseball Partner Leagues, featuring teams stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River, and from the Ohio River to the St. Lawrence Seaway. More information and the complete 2025 schedule can be found at frontierleague.com.