The San Diego Padres have signed radio play-by-play announcer Jesse Agler to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced.

Agler, who is entering his 13th season calling Padres games on radio, joins television analyst Mark Grant as recent members of the broadcast team to receive new deals, the San Diego Union Tribune reports. The club announced Grant’s extension last week.

Agler began his tenure with the Padres organization in 2014, initially hosting the pregame television program “Padres Social Hour” while also serving as a fill-in on radio broadcasts. He moved into a full-time radio role in 2016 alongside longtime broadcaster Ted Leitner. Following Leitner’s retirement in 2021 after a 44-year career calling Padres games, Agler assumed the lead play-by-play position, working with color analyst Tony Gwynn Jr.

In addition to their radio duties, both Agler and Gwynn occasionally contribute to the team’s television broadcasts.

Agler, 42, has become known for blending storytelling, historical context and humor into his game coverage.

“I am excited to congratulate Jesse on his well-earned multi-year extension, and thrilled that his voice will continue to represent Padres baseball on the radio,” Padres CEO Erik Greupner said. “Jesse brings intelligence, preparation and an authentic passion for storytelling that resonates with our fans every night. His connection with our audience and partnership with Tony Gwynn Jr. make him an invaluable part of our organization.”

Agler recently returned from spring training in Peoria, AZ, where he spent the full preseason with the team. He called the Padres’ Cactus League finale on the club’s flagship station, 97.3-FM, and is scheduled to be on the call for Thursday’s regular-season opener against the Detroit Tigers at Petco Park.

“I want to thank Erik for his continued confidence in me and our fans for welcoming me into their homes and cars every night,” Agler said. “The support from the organization and the city of San Diego means the world to me, and I never lose sight of how special this opportunity is. It’s an honor to continue sharing the stories of Padres baseball on the radio for a community that cares so deeply about this team.”

The flagship radio station for Padres baseball is Audacy sports “97.3 The Fan” KWFN-FM San Diego.