Andrew Caridi was named director of broadcasting and voice for baseball and women’s basketball in August 2022.
Caridi is an award-winning West Virginia University alumnus with a recognized connection to Mountaineer athletics behind the mic. He has been calling West Virginia game action for Big 12 Now on ESPN+ the last two years, handling play-by-play for basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball and baseball. Caridi also served as a fill-in play-by-play voice for women’s basketball. In 2019 and 2020, he was honored as West Virginia Broadcaster’s Association best play-by-play, and the Sportscasters Talent Agency of America named Caridi to the elite list of collegiate broadcasters nominated for a Jim Nantz Award.
In addition to his play-by-play duties, Caridi will host the Mountaineer football pregame and postgame radio shows throughout the season.
Cardi’s affinity with West Virginia has extended to WVU Esports as well. He was host and commentator for numerous esports events by LEARFIELD’s LevelNext in 2021, including WVU Esports Collegiate Rocket League Qualifiers, LevelNext FIFA22 College National Championship and various sponsored tournaments featuring Rocket League, FIFA and NBA2K.
Caridi previously served as the radio voice of Shepherd University football and basketball with WVRC Media until March 2020.
He resides in Morgantown.
