Four-time World Series champion and Yankees legend Bernie Williams set for ‘leading role’ in new career venture
NEW York Yankees icon Bernie Williams has been set to take on a new career role.
The MLB four-time World Series champion Williams, 55, has reportedly been in talks to be a broadcaster with the YES Network, the Yankees TV sports network.
The Yankees have a bevy of analysts who were former players including David Cone, Paul O'Neill, Jeff Nelson, and John Flaherty.
Williams has been in discussions with the YES Network to have a role on its Yankees broadcast, per the New York Post.
The reported talks started last week.
Bernie is a candidate to be on the pregame and postgame set alongside host Bob Lorenz and studio analyst Jack Curry.
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"If Williams were to come aboard, YES would likely first try him in studio before deciding to increase his workload," the New York Post wrote.
Williams has a chance to eventually to a color commentator if the 56-year-old succeeds in his studio rule.
However, YES has seen limited success from first-year analysts recently, with Cameron Maybin and Carlos Beltran only lasting one season with the company in 2022.
Maybin didn't return after his debut season in the broadcast booth and Beltran was given a role in the New York Mets' front office.
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Williams was a fan favorite during his career with the Yankees from 1991-2006.
He hit 287 home runs and posted 1,257 RBIs and a .858 OPS during his tenure.
The switch-hitting center fielder helped the Yankees win four World Series titles and appeared in five All-Star games.
Williams played his last season in 2006 and had his number 51 retired in 2015.
The 55-year-old has played the national anthem on his guitar at Yankee Stadium numerous times.
He has released two jazz albums and was nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2009.