Honored Yankees Radio Announcer John Sterling Retires with the Most Memorable Baseball Calls

Melky Cabrera

“The Melkman!” Ohh the Melkman delivers! This is one of the most thrilling calls made by Sterling.

Cabrera hit 144 homers during his time with the Yankees from 2005-09.

Hideki Matsui

“It’s a thrilla! By Godzilla!” Sterling admired that Matsui was named the 2009 World Series MVP.

Matsui hit 140 home runs during his time with the Yankees from 2003-09.

Aaron Judge

“All Rise! Here comes the Judge!” They even have a designated section in the ballpark, called the “Judge’s Chambers,” where fans are chosen to sit in to cheer on their fantastic batter.

Sterling has also termed “Judgement Day” and “Judge and Jury” when coining No. 99’s majestic home runs.

Bernie Williams

“Bernie goes boom! Bern, baby, Bern!” This call comes from Sterling’s reference to the Trammps lyric from the 1976 classic, “Disco Inferno”.

Williams hit 287 dingers with the Yankees from 1991-2006.

Mark Teixeria

“Mark sends a Tex message! You’re on the Mark, Teixeria!” Sterling owned an old style, “flip phone” that wouldn’t receive text messages.

Also, he possessed no email account. All in all, the broadcaster was describing the state of technology in 2009. It is the identical year when number 25 arrived in the Big Apple.

In 2009, Teixeira led the AL in both home runs (39), and RBI’s (122). Additionally, that was the same year the team won the World Series.

Curtis Granderson, Jr.

“The Grandyman! The Grandyman can!” Sterling enjoyed all the versatility Granderson showed during his time with the Yankees.

He was the only player in MLB history to have 40 home runs, 10 triples, and 25 stolen bases in one season.

Robinson Cano

“Robbie Canó, don’t cha know?!” Don’t cha know Mr. Sterling was poetic? He loved rhyming schemes and alliteration which in poetry is, “the first consonant letter is repeating.”

Canó hit 204 homers with the Yankees from 2005-13.

Giancarlo Stanton

“Giancarlo, non si puo stopparlo!” In everyday Stanton fashion, the call obviously means, “You cannot be stopped!”

Working hard over the off-season to keep himself fit and ready to play, Stanton has already had some key hits to help the Yankees start off the season strong.

Jorge Posada

“Jorgie juiced one!” He was one of Sterling’s favorite catchers who played 17-years with the Yankees.

He was a 5-time All-Star and went to four World Series with the Bombers.

Alex Rodriguez

“It’s an A-Bomb! From A-Rod!” Sterling was very excited when Rodriguez joined the Yankees in 2004.

The announcer was glad to celebrate all his accomplishments, including the 2009 World Series.

Derek Jeter

“El Capitán!” Sterling was known for some of his unique calls in Spanish as well. Jeter was the team’s captain, and he held that on display when he hit a home run in the 2009 ALDS vs. the Minnesota Twins.

Therefore, the 20-year veteran enjoyed five World Series with the Bombers, while also having his #2 jersey being retired in his honor.

Final Thoughts on John Sterling: Retires from Announcing

In addition to Sterling calling 5,060 consecutive games from September 1989 to July 2019 and witnessing every outing of Mariano Rivera and Derek Jeter’s outstanding careers, we will definitely miss the legendary announcer saying: “The Yankees Win, Thuuuuuuuuuu Yankees Win!”

Nevertheless, before John Sterling retires, the Yankees will honor the legendary broadcaster on Saturday prior to the game against Tampa Bay in the Bronx.

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