C.J. Nitkowski, a former pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, has been hired as an analyst for Bally Sports South and Bally Sports Southeast beginning in 2024. This move follows his departure from the Texas Rangers broadcast booth. Nitkowski's popularity on the Rangers' broadcasts is evident from the comments below his announcement. His decision to join the Braves allows him to stay in Atlanta year-round. He will share the analyst role with Braves legends Tom Glavine and Jeff Francoeur.
C.J. Nitkowski joins Bally Sports South/Southeast as a Braves analyst. @CJNitkowski - a former pitcher for the club- will split time with Braves legends Tom Glavine and Jeff Francoeur. https://t.co/7NwZRtgujd
C.J. Nitkowski is leaving the Rangers broadcast booth to take an analyst spot with the Atlanta Braves. Gives him chance to stay at home, since he lives in Atlanta year round. https://t.co/4MnrlppeAa
C.J. Nitkowski leaves Rangers’ broadcasts for Braves’ role, with that coming amidst reduced workload for Jeff Francoeur https://t.co/CFNa6ermDI https://t.co/OvpGnSST6Q
You can see how popular CJ was on Rangers broadcasts from so many of the comments below his announcement that he was leaving to take the Braves job. https://t.co/bKuuos6WXy
Welcome C.J. Nitkowski 🎙️ @CJNitkowski has been hired as an analyst for our @Braves telecasts on Bally Sports South and Bally Sports Southeast beginning in 2024!