Roger McAfee Joins Extra Innings Softball as Managing Editor
By
Bonnie Holland
August 23, 2023
Roger McAfee (foreground) at the 2022 Women’s College World Series press conference with Patty Gasso and the Oklahoma Sooners.
Roger McAfee has joined the Extra Inning Softball staff as the Managing Editor. He will help oversee the writing staff as well as work alongside Executive Editor Brentt Eads to provide content on social media platforms as well as the website.
Roger McAfee
“I’m thrilled to join the staff at Extra Inning Softball and help to promote and grow this great game,” Roger said this week. “Having experienced softball at all levels, I have a deep appreciation for the sport and aim to provide our audience with a unique perspective that highlights the player beyond the field.”
McAfee brings an extensive softball background to his role having worked previously at USA Softball in addition to having worked in media relations at the Division I, II and III levels of classification.
Additionally, he served as the press conference moderator at the Women’s College World Series for four years.
“The game of softball is great due to not only the product on the field, but more importantly the stories of the people who compete at the club, high school, collegiate and professional levels. My goal is to tell those stories with a personal touch, which will bring our audience closer to the game.”
His tenure in athletic communications included stints at Coppin State University, Albright College, Minot State University, Cleveland State University, the University of Idaho and the American Volleyball Coaches Association.
Roger McAfee (second from left) pictured with the communications team at the Women’s College World Series.
During his time, he received writing and publication citations of excellence from the College Sports Communicators.
In addition to working at the Women’s College World Series, he has served in Media Relations roles at the Atlanta Olympic Games, the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournament, the NCAA Division I outdoor track and field championship and the Outback Bowl.
McAfee earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Idaho in Telecommunications with a minor in Political Science.
