Meet Meredith Marakovits, the beloved Yankees reporter and announcer who recently celebrated her 40th birthday in style. As a prominent figure in sports broadcasting, Meredith has won the hearts of fans and viewers with her insightful commentary and engaging on-screen presence. But there’s much more to this talented reporter than meets the eye. We’ll dive into 10 fascinating and fun facts about Meredith Marakovits, including insights into her family life, relationship status, age, and even a peek at her salary, giving you a comprehensive look at the woman behind the microphone.
How Long Has Meredith Been with the Yankees?
1. Meredith has been a beloved reporter for the Yankees since 2012. She succeeded Kim Jones in this position as a reporter for the YES Network. Meredith graduated from La Salle University, graduating with a degree in marketing and communications. She even received a scholarship in volleyball with La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Having Fun with Her Co-Workers
2. She often reports alongside longtime YES Network sports reporter, Michael Kay and former Yankees perfect game pitcher, David Cone. Here you can see the trio in the announcer’s booth at the stadium.
Who’s in Meredith’s Family?
3. Meredith is very close to her family. They are often seen on her Instagram profile, including her mother, father who she refers to as Kath & Disco, plus her two brothers. Her dad was a basketball player and coached several high school teams. During a recent vacation overseas, Meredith took a picture with her brother in Tuscany. Height runs in their family!
On the Field for Baseball History
4. She was on the field for an after the game report. Meredith made baseball history when she interviewed Yankees pitcher, Domingo German after his perfect game on June 28, 2023.
Hangin’ with Suzyn
5. During their off days, Meredith likes to sightsee with her co-worker Suzyn Waldman. In June the pair went off to spend the day in Napa Valley – wine country!
The Family Business
6. Meredith’s father has a landscaping business in Walnutport, Pennsylvania. This is where Meredith and her brothers grew up.
How Old is She?
7. Meredith’s birthday is on July 22, 1983. She just had a milestone birthday and turned 40 years old in 2023. Meredith was working on her big birthday which means her Yankees family made her feel very special! Check out this video below.
Is She Married?
8. Meredith is not married and doesn’t have children, so she is fully enjoying the single life! She took a beautiful and picturesque trip to Italy in the offseason.
How Tall is Meredith?
9. Meredith is model height, standing at 6′! Though, she looks quite short while standing next to former baseball Yankees pitcher, Jeff Nelson. Jeff is 6’8″ tall. They have called a few games together recently and are now co-workers.
What’s Her Salary?
10. Many Yankees fans are curious about her salary. We all know Meredith works super hard, but how much does she earn? Reports show she earns anywhere from $50k – $100k annually. Nothing has been confirmed though.
Bonus! Let’s take a trip down memory lane. Check out Meredith and her mom in the 1980’s!
Meredith Marakovits is two years younger than her brother Danny Marakovits who turned 40 in September 2021. He is an equities and options trader in West Palm Beach, Florida according to LinkedIn. Danny attended the University of Miami.