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For 41 seasons, Ted Leitner has been an ambassador for the Padres as the radio play-by-play voice of the National League team.
Starting today, that ambassador role comes with a capital A.
Leitner is transitioning to the role of Padres’ Team Ambassador as he moves away from the radio booth to a front-office position.
Known affectionately as “Uncle Teddy” to legions of fans who followed “My” Padres, through his words, Leitner will become involved in team-organized events for the Padres, including community appearances and speaking engagements.
The new role with the Padres could be a fastball to Leitner’s wheelhouse. In addition to his radio duties with the Padres as well as San Diego State where he will continue to be the play-by-play voice of the Aztecs’ football and men’s basketball teams Leitner is well known throughout the San Diego community as the host and emcee of countless major events.