PCL1 Reno Aces

Former MLB All-Star Added to Aces TV Broadcast Team

Published on July 18, 2011 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Reno Aces News Release


RENO, Nev.- Shawn Estes-a Douglas High graduate and 1997 National League All-Star-will be a part of the Reno Aces television broadcasts on my21 TV this season, the organization announced today.

Estes will serve as the Aces' color analyst for a portion of the televised games this season, alongside the Voice of the Aces, Ryan Radtke. Also joining the broadcast team are a pair of former professional players-Brady Raggio and Zak Basch.

A native of Minden, Nev., Estes was a first-round selection of the Seattle Mariners in the 1991 draft. He broke into the big leagues in 1995 with the San Francisco Giants, and enjoyed his best season in 1997, finishing 19-5 with a 3.18 ERA. The southpaw would go on to pitch for the Mets, Reds, Cubs, Rockies, Diamondbacks and Padres in a 13-year Major League career. He finished his career 101-93 in the big leagues with a 4.71 ERA.

Raggio played parts of three seasons in the Major Leagues with the Cardinals and Diamondbacks. Now a corporate sales executive for the Aces, Raggio also starred for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks in Japan. He won five-career big league games and earned his first-career Major League save for the D-backs in 2003.

Basch was one of the most dominant closers in the history of the University of Nevada baseball program. After transferring from Hofstra University, Basch saved nine games for the Wolf Pack in 2003, allowing just 12 earned runs over 47.2 innings of work. He was drafted by Boston in the 13th round of the 2003 draft and played two professional seasons in the Red Sox and Oakland Athletics chains.

The 2011 Aces television lineup on my21 TV kicks-off this Thursday, July 21, when the Aces take on the Fresno Grizzlies, Triple-A Affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. Later this month, the broadcast will feature the Silver State Diamond Challenge on July 29, with the Aces battling the Las Vegas 51s. The schedule continues on Aug. 6, when Reno matches up with the Memphis Redbirds, Triple-A Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. The 2011 television slate will come to a close on Sept. 1 against Fresno-in a game that could potentially have major Pacific Coast League playoff implications. my21 TV can be found over the air on channel 21.1, on cable channel 7, HD 721, as well as the Dish Network and DirectTV. The Aces begin a four-game series with the Fresno Grizzlies, Triple-A Affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, tonight at Aces Ballpark. Tickets are available at RenoAces.com, the Aces Ballpark box office or by phone at (775) 334-7000. Discounted group tickets for your next event are available today.

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