san francisco (Crohn’s) – For the first time, all 162 San Francisco Giants games are broadcast in Spanish, making every moment of the season accessible to Spanish-speaking fans.
The Spanish-language broadcast team, led by Erwin Higueros, Tito Fuentes and Carlos Orellana, makes every exciting moment of the Giants’ season accessible to Spanish-speaking fans.
“Finally, the Giants decided this was really important to the community,” said Erwin Higueros, who has been the voice of the Giants for nearly 30 years. “It is very important that we provide this to our audience and our people.”
Joining Erwin Higueros in the broadcast booth is Giants legend Tito Fuentes, known for his impeccable taste on and off the field. Despite being in his 80s, Fuentes continues to bring his unique style to the microphone.
Carlos Orellana serves as a talented backup voice and producer, complementing the team that ensures every game is available in Spanish.
The broadcast team provides an important service not only to Latino fans but also to families of players from Spanish-speaking countries. Giants reliever Jose Poto appreciated the broadcast, noting how important it was for his family in Venezuela to hear about his games.
Erwin Higueros also plays a vital role as the team’s translator, helping players like Butto communicate effectively with the team and the media.
“My family in Venezuela doesn’t speak English. So obviously this makes a big difference, and it goes a long way for them to be able to hear the game in Spanish,” Botto said through his translator Higueros.
The Giants’ efforts to engage the Latino community include events such as the annual “Fiesta Gigantes,” which celebrates and recognizes the importance of the Latino fan base.
The Spanish broadcast of Giants games fosters a strong sense of community and identification among Hispanic fans, as the broadcast team looks forward to continuing their impactful work.
Through inclusive celebrations like the annual “Fiesta Gigantes,” the Giants have tried to build community and recognize what matters to the Latino community.
It’s a worthwhile effort and fosters a strong sense of identity for Hispanic fans.
For the Gigantes broadcast team, the future looks good.
All facts in this report were collected by journalists working for KRON4. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat the broadcast transcript into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by KRON4 staff before publication.