IN-GAME HOST, PITTSBURGH PIRATES

Joe Klimchak has welcomed millions of baseball fans to PNC Park as In-Game Host of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Now in his 21st season, Joe emcees pregame ceremonies from the field and a variety of features and contests shown on the videoboard between innings. He has interviewed dozens of all-stars and hall of famers, honored hundreds of dignitaries and introduced numerous platinum award-winning bands at post-game concerts. 

 

Joe has also been chosen to emcee many high-profile events such as Major League baseball's Little League Classic, Arnold Palmer's 80th Birthday celebration at PNC Park, Downtown Pittsburgh's Light Up Night, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Annual Gala, the Chuck Tanner Awards Banquet, Clint Hurdle's Hot Stove Dinner on Anna Marie Island (FL) and the historic "Boxing on the Bridge" event between the USA and Cuba.

 

Joe's television credits include hosting commercials for America's fastest-growing home remodeling company, West Shore Home, and hosting a business segment on Pittsburgh's NBC affiliate, WPXI-TV.

 

Born and raised in Aliquippa, PA, Joe graduated from Grove City College in 1991 with a degree in Communications.