Have you ever wondered who is behind the mic getting the crowd all hyped up at a Mets game? Look no further than Justin T. Manning, aka “Just The Man”, who is
an emcee and in-game host at Citi Field.
“My job is essentially to connect with the crowd, and to keep it fun,” Manning said. “It’s important to make each moment memorable at the same time.”“I really enjoy interacting with the fans and giving back to the community,” Manning said. “I’ve done community service such as bringing young people to the ballpark to see the intricacies of what it takes to put on a ballpark event, televised and behind the scenes.
“They told me on the radio that Jose was going to perform. I had to figure out what to say in 30 seconds to get the crowd to stay,” Manning said. “ It was both cool and a privilege to be the only one on top of the dugout for that moment.”This relates to a larger theme of Manning’s job, where he collaborates with the team to create excitement on gamedays. Sometimes, like on June 28, he gets to do it in real time.
Manning has previously done announcing for boxing, obstacle course racing, and other sports. He has been in public speaking for a long time, even competing in public speaking competitions as a child. He also published an award-winning children’s book titled“There’s no school for what I do,” Manning said. “I’m really about this, and not just for the people, but also the kids of the next generation.
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