Mets fans tuning into SNY broadcasts in 2026 will notice a major change behind the scenes. Longtime director John DeMarsico is stepping away from the network after a 17-year run that helped shape the look, feel, and emotion of Mets baseball on TV.
DeMarsico announced his departure in a statement posted Friday, marking the end of an era for a production team that’s become known for bringing cinematic flair to the everyday rhythm of baseball. For nearly two decades, he’s been the creative force helping tell the story of the Mets - not just through replays and camera angles, but through a vision that treated each game like a film with its own narrative arc.
“I was incredibly fortunate to help tell the story of this team for nearly half my life,” DeMarsico shared. His connection to the Mets runs deep, rooted in a lifetime of fandom that turned into a career. That passion translated to broadcasts that often pushed the boundaries of what a baseball telecast could be - blending traditional coverage with a director’s eye for storytelling.
DeMarsico joined SNY as an intern in 2009 and came on full-time the following year. Over time, he became known for his belief that “baseball is cinema,” and he brought that philosophy to life with bold, creative choices that resonated with viewers. Whether it was the framing of a dramatic at-bat, the pacing of a highlight reel, or the way the camera lingered on a moment between pitches, there was a signature to his work - one that made Mets broadcasts feel distinct.
But as with many creative endeavors, evolution is inevitable. DeMarsico noted that the direction of the broadcast had started to shift creatively, and ultimately, it became clear that the future vision no longer aligned with his own. “Coming to terms with that hasn’t been easy,” he said, “especially when the work mattered this much, and felt so deeply tied to who I am.”
Now, for the first time in his career, DeMarsico finds himself a free agent. He’s stepping back, taking a breath, and looking ahead - not just to a new job, but to the next chapter of storytelling, wherever that may be.
“I love this game, this art form, this crew, and the fans who made it matter,” he said. “And I’ll miss it all more than I can put into words.”
While his next move remains to be seen, DeMarsico leaves behind a legacy that won’t be forgotten anytime soon - not by the crew he worked with, and certainly not by the fans who came to appreciate the unique lens through which he helped them experience Mets baseball.