Who is Jenny Cavnar's husband, Steven Spurgeon? All we know about the better half of MLB's first female play-by-play voice

Jenny Cavnar is set to make history, as the long-time broadcaster is set to become the first woman in MLB history to serve as a team's permanent play-by-play announcer. Cavnar will be the primary play-by-play voice of the Oakland Athletics for the 2024 campaign.

While Jenny Cavnar will be a trailblazer for women in the MLB, she's not the only member of her family to have a rich history in professional baseball. Jenny's husband, Steve Spurgeon, was a pitcher with the Chicago White Sox organization.

"Former Don Steve Spurgeon and his wife Jenny Cavnar have taken unique paths in their professional career. While Spurgeon serves as a firefighter in Denver, Cavnar is emerging as a play-by-play star! #USFDons | #WCCSports" - @SFDonsBaseball

The 40-year-old from Stockton, California, spent several years in the minor leagues but was unable to reach the MLB during his playing days. Steve Spurgeon attended the University of San Francisco, Pacific University and San Joaquin Delta College.

After his days as a college pitcher, Spurgeon joined the Chicago White Sox organization, spending time across various minor league levels, including Single-A and Single-A+. Over 190.0 innings across minor leagues, Spurgeon posted a combined 8-7 record with a 4.83 ERA and 151 strikeouts.

Following his playing days, Steve Spurgeon serves as a firefighter, helping Jenny raise their two children. The couple has a son, Vincent, and a daughter, Emmery.

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Jenny Cavnar might have a more impressive career in baseball than her husband Stev Spurgeon

This is no way diminishing the accomplish that Spurgeon achieved by reaching minor league baseball with the Chicago White Sox, but his wife, Jenny, has made a name for herself by being one of the best in the business.

The new Oakland Athletics play-by-play announcer has been a rising star over the past decade.

"NBC Sports California has named Jenny Cavnar its new play-by-play broadcaster for the Athletics. Cavnar will become the first female primary play-by-play announcer in MLB history." - @FOS

A true veteran of the industry, Cavnar has been in baseball broadcasting for many years.

She has spent the last 12 seasons as part of the Colorado Rockies organization, serving in multiple roles. With Colorado, Cavnar served as their backup play-by-play announcer and a multi-position reporter.