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Mets Director John DeMarsico Leaves SNY After 17 Seasons as Network Changes Creative Direction

He cited a move toward a different approach at SNY, closing a celebrated run that gave the telecasts a cinematic feel.

Overview

  • DeMarsico announced his departure Friday in a statement on X after 17 seasons on the Mets telecasts that began with an internship in 2009.
  • He wrote that the future of the broadcast is moving in a different creative direction from the vision that defined his work.
  • Coverage indicates the on-air booth of Gary Cohen, Ron Darling, and Keith Hernandez is expected to continue unchanged.
  • An Emmy-winning director known for inventive, cinematic shots, he helped establish SNY’s distinct look alongside a long-tenured production crew.
  • He said he has not decided his next step, describing himself as a free agent and taking time before choosing his next opportunity.