Hello, I’m Eric Balnar — a voice of baseball, softball, and ice hockey in Australia.
 

I'm an Australian citizen originally from Guelph in Canada based in Adelaide & around the world.

I am an award-winning broadcaster, writer, and media manager with over a decade of experience calling games and telling stories that bring Australian sport to life.
 

Play-by-Play Broadcaster for:
 

• Australian Baseball League & Adelaide Giants

• Baseball National Championships on Baseball+

• Adelaide Adrenaline (Australian Ice Hockey League)

• Softball Coverage on Kayo

• Team Australia Baseball

• South Australian Softball Premier League
   

I’ve called games on major networks including Fox Sports, ESPN, NBC Regional Sports, AT&T SportsNet, Kayo, Baseball+, AIHL.TV, SBS, LifeFM and NITV, engaging audiences worldwide with research-driven commentary and a passion for finding magnitude in moments.
 

Current Role:

Broadcast, Media & Content Manager at Baseball Australia — serving as the voice, beat reporter and lead storyteller for Team Australia Baseball, Baseball.com.au, and the ABL. From writing, commentary and social media to video content and traditional media, I help give Australian baseball its narrative and elevate stories. 

Commentary voice for hire. 
 

Born in Canada, I moved to Australia in 2014 and am now a proud citizen. I’ve also covered national ice hockey for the Adelaide Adrenaline, AIHL, and Adelaide Avalanche (PHL).
 

Outside the booth, you’ll find me interacting with the ocean, music or nature.