Sophia Minnaert

Sophia Minnaert (born July 23, 1987) is an American sports field reporter most known for her work with the Milwaukee Brewers.[1]

Broadcasting career

In 2012, Minnaert was hired by Fox Sports Wisconsin (now the FanDuel Sports Network) to work in the social media department.[2] Starting in 2013, she began as an on-air sideline reporter for FSW. During her time at the network, she worked both Brewers and Milwaukee Bucks telecasts into 2018.[3]

Since 2018, she has been a full-time member of the Brewers broadcast team, primarily as the Broadcast and Digital Features Content Director in addition to serving as the primary sideline reporter.[4] She regularly conducts Spanish-language interviews with Spanish-speaking Brewers players, translating for the English-speaking audience in real-time.[5][6]

Accolades

Minnaert has won two Emmy awards: in 2013 for the documentary Baseball in the Dominican Republic and in 2018 for Outstanding Crafts Achievement for On-Camera Talent.[7]

The Milwaukee Business Journal named Minnaert to its 40 under 40 list in 2020.[8]

In 2022, she was the first woman to be named the Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Year, an award first given in 1959, by the National Sports Media Association.[1][9] She received the award again in 2024.[10]

Minnaert is part of a Brewers broadcast team often ranked among the best in baseball.[11] In Awful Announcing's 2026 ranking of MLB broadcast teams, Minnaert was recognized by graders as "the best field reporter in sports."[12]

Education

Minnaert is a graduate of Edgewood High School in Madison, Wisconsin.[13]

In 2009, she graduated from Marquette University, where she studied Spanish and journalism.[14] In 2026, Marquette University's Diederich College of Communication presented Minnaert with the Young Alumna of the Year Award.[15]

Personal life

Minnaert is a native of Madison, Wisconsin.[2] Her mother is from Costa Rica and her father, Al Minnaert, is the winningest high school football coach in Madison history – 155 wins in 26 seasons – and is now retired from Edgewood High School.[16] She grew up speaking both English and Spanish at home.[17]

References

  1. 1 2 "Personnel News: Milwaukee, Green Bay". Ballpark Digest. 2018-06-15. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
  2. 1 2 "Going pro: Former Catholic Herald intern is sideline face of Brewers, Bucks". www.madisoncatholicherald.org. 23 July 2015. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
  3. ↑ Stewart, Josh (2017-02-14). "The Voice of Wisconsin Sports: Sophia Minnaert". Cream City Central. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
  4. ↑ "Milwaukee Brewers hire Fox Sports Wisconsin's Sophia Minnaert". Milwaukee Business Journal.
  5. ↑ "DIVERSE — AND PROUD OF IT". Facebook.com. Brewers.TV. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
  6. ↑ "Wisconsin Video (@WisconsinVideo) on X". X (formerly Twitter). 8 July 2026. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "Sophia Minnaert, Comm '09, is a team player". X (formerly Twitter). Marquette University. 24 November 2025.
  8. ↑ "Get to know our 2020 40 Under 40 winners". Milwaukee Business Journal. 24 February 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
  9. ↑ Lucas, Mike (2024-05-06). "Brewers' sideline reporter Sophia Minnaert is an authentic talent". The Cap Times. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  10. ↑ "Brewers Broadcasters". MLB.com. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
  11. ↑ Radcliffe, J. R. (20 August 2026). "Where do Brewers announcers rank in website's annual rankings?". Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
  12. ↑ Keeley, Sean (19 August 2026). "Awful Announcing's 2026 MLB local broadcaster rankings". Awful Announcing. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
  13. ↑ "Brewers Broadcasters". MLB.com. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
  14. ↑ McCalvy, Adam (2014-01-20). "Minnaert, FOX Sports document baseball trip to DR". MLB.com. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  15. ↑ "Diederich College of Communication Awards // Alumni // Marquette University". www.marquette.edu. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
  16. ↑ University, Marquette (2018-12-04). "Marquette alumnae open up about their careers as women in sports journalism". We Are Marquette. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
  17. ↑ McCalvy, Adam (2014-01-20). "Minnaert, FOX Sports document baseball trip to DR". MLB.com. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
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