Heidi Watney Biography

Heidi Watney is American sportscaster working as a host and reporter for MLB Network. She previously served at New England Sports Network in Boston, Time Warner Cable SportsNet in Los Angeles, and two stations in Fresno. She as well has competed in the Miss California USA pageant, where she was the first runner-up in 2002.

Heidi Watney Age

Heidi was born on May 19, 1981, in Fresno, California, in the United States.

Heidi Watney MLB Network Reporter

Her journey to MLB Network began at a local radio in her home town Fresno at KFIg-AM radio. From there, she moved to San Diego, where she served as a sports reporter and an assistant producer for KUSI News. With hardworking and determination, she earned a position at ESPN Radio 1430 KFIG as a sports anchor and host. After a couple of months, Heidi joined KMPH – TV as a weekend sports anchor.

Heidi Watney NESN

After a great experience working for numerous TV stations and radio, Watney packed her bags and moved to Boston, where she became part of the New England Sports Network (NESN) in 2008. Besides that, she has had a position as an on-field reporter, as well as host for The Red Sox Report and The Ultimate Red Sox Report, and NESN. Luckily, she made the station gain dominance with good rite in the market.

Heidi Watney MLB Network

In 2011, Heidi gave her goodbyes to NESN fans to joined MLB Network in November 2012. At MLB, she is responsible for hosting and reporting MLB games. Additionally, she anchors ‘Quick Pitch,’ ‘Nightly Highlights,’ and the weekday morning show ‘Hot Stove.’

The quick pitch show primarily features the Baseball game highlights of the previous game.She joined this Quick Pitch in 2013. However, in 2018, Heidi missed half of the season due to her pregnancy. Later on, she revealed that she took maternity leave during this period.

Aside from being a prominent sportscaster, Watney appeared in the music video for the Dropkick Murphys’ single “Going Out in Style.” Apart from that, she has also been featured as the sideline reporter for the video games MLB The Show 19 and MLB The Show 20

Heidi Watney Salary

Watney earns an an annual salary ranging between $ 24,292 and $ 72,507.

Heidi Watney Net Worth

Watney has an estimated net worth of over $500, 000.

Heidi Watney Height and Weight

Watney stands tall at height of 5 feet 8 inches and weighs 65 Kg(143 Ibs).

Heidi Watney Education

Heidi attended Clovis West High School where she took part in numerous sports such as gymnastics, diving, and cheerleading. PShe as well earn a scholarship from the National Merit Scholarship funded by National Merit Scholarship Corporation. With determination to fulfill her dream, she joined University of San Diego. She graduated from the University with a Journalism degree with distinction in the year 2003.

Heidi Watney Miss California USA

Back at University, Heidi competed in the Miss California USA pageant 3 times. She was a finalist in 2000, semi-finalist in 2001, first runner-up in 2002, and third runner-up in 2003.

Heidi Watney Family

Watney was born the daughter of Paula Watney(mother) and Mike Watney(father). She was raised up in Fresno, CA, alongside her four siblings, two brothers Josh and Dusty, and two sisters, one is Kelly. Her father Mike used to be a Golf coach before he turns into a .US soldier serving in Vietnam.

Her younger brother Dusty died in April 2018 from Prader-Willi syndrome. Sadly, her parents divorced when she was still young. Hence, her father married another woman that left her mother to take custody of Heidi. Furthermore, she has a cousin named Nick Watney, who is a professional player.

Heidi Watney Husband

Watney is married to Mike Wickham, the director of the baseball operation at Miami Marlins LLC. The duo wedded in 2014 at Edgewater, New Jersey, and spend their honeymoon in Bora Bora. The pair on April 26, 2018, when Heidi gave birth to a beautiful baby boy named Jaxson. Moreover, they are often seen enjoying their free time and hanging out together as a family.