Ryan Ruocco is an American television and radio sportscaster. He serves as a play-by-play announcer for the NBA and WNBA on ESPN, the New York Yankees, and Brooklyn Nets on YES Network.

Ruocco’s experience also includes college football play-by-play on ESPN’s broadcast networks, as well as frequent NFL play-by-play on ESPN Radio.

Ryan Ruocco and father
Ryan Ruocco and father

Ruocco co-hosted ESPN New York Radio’s mid-day show earlier in his career. Ruocco is a long-time YES Network pundit in addition to his ESPN coverage.

Ruocco is the lead play-by-play commentator for the Brooklyn Nets on television, as well as a number of responsibilities on New York Yankees broadcasts, including play-by-play, pre-and post-game hosting, and clubhouse reporting.

Ruocco received solo New York Emmy nominations for his Yankees and Nets coverage on YES in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Ruocco and former New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia co-host The Ringer’s R2C2 podcast on Spotify. Ruocco is a New York native who graduated from Fordham University in 2008 with a degree in communications.

He was an active member of WFUV, Fordham’s prestigious radio station, where he presented “One on One,” New York’s longest-running sports call-in show.

Ryan Ruocco Parents: Who is Ryan Ruocco’s Father Peter Ruocco?

Born on November 18, 1986, Ryan Ruocco’s father is Peter Ruocco. He has lived his life all this while away from the spotlight.