Hi!

I'm Curt Bloom

Professional Broadcaster

Hi!

I'm Curt Bloom


WELCOME


Hello, I am Curt Bloom.

A member of both the Southern League and Birmingham Barons Hall of Fame as well as a two-time winner of the Southern League Broadcaster of the Year, I grew up in suburban New York City and graduated from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. 

Previous stops include Bakersfield, CA, Prince William County, VA, and Huntsville, AL before arriving in Birmingham prior to the 1992 season. Two years later, Michael Jordan helped thrust the Barons into the National scene as he completed his only year as a Minor Leaguer. I was behind the mic for his entire season which led to cameo appearances on ESPNs 30 for 30 and  "The Last Dance". 

I hold the distinct honor as the longest-tenured radio broadcaster in the 130-year history of the Birmingham Barons. 

I made my Major League Baseball debut on July 24, 2022 calling the Chicago White Sox game versus the Cleveland Guardians.  

I am the lead announcer for UAB Basketball on ESPN+ for both the Men and Women. For the 2025 season, I called over 50 college baseball games for the University of Alabama and UAB. Previously, I had a ten-year period where I called both football and basketball for Samford University. 

Email: curtbloombaseball@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


Major League Baseball

College Baseball

Div. 1 Basketball & Football

College Baseball

Div. 1 Football & Basketball

College Football & Basketball

Div. 1 Football & Basketball

Minor League Baseball

AWARDS


Southern League Hall of Fame

Inducted 2018

Alabama Broadcasters Assoc. - Best in Broadcasting Large Market

1st Place 2015

Birmingham Barons Hall of Fame

Inducted 2013

University of North Carolina Greensboro Hall of Fame

Inducted 2004, 2009 

MY TEACHING EXPERIENCE


2018-2024

Broadcasting 

Birmingham Southern - Birmingham, AL

Assistant Professor

Teaching a Course on Broadcast Communication

2014-2015

Broadcasting

Miles College - Birmingham, AL

Assistant Professor

Teaching a Course on Broadcast Communication

MY EDUCATION


1985

B.A. - Broadcast Communication 

Univ. of North Carolina Greensboro

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What They Say About Me

One of the best qualities a person can have is being selfless and willing to help others. Curt has assisted many others in the business along the way. He is a solid veteran of the craft, versatile, and has been extremely good at what he does for a longtime.

Tim Neverett - Los Angeles Dodgers Radio/Television

He has such a passion for his craft and a love for those around him. His fun-loving personality is radiant and his desire to go above and beyond to reach others is admirable. Curt Bloom is one of a kind, and I am grateful for the friendship and professional partnership we’ve fostered over the years

Lauren Sisler - ESPN & SEC Network

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