Phillies color analyst Larry Andersen has decided to further reduce his role for the 2022 season by calling 40 of the team’s 81 home games. Andersen will work alongside play-by-play announcer Scott Franzke for weekend games at Citizens Bank Park. He had previously reduced his role in 2018 to covering only home games for the team.

“After 50 years in the game, Larry has decided that he would like to have more personal time to enjoy life outside of baseball,” said Phillies Executive Vice President David Buck. “This was a tough, emotional decision for Larry, but we are happy that he has chosen to continue calling weekend games in Philadelphia.”

“The Phillies have been very understanding and accommodating in my desire for a scaled-back schedule. This was not an easy decision for me, but I believe my new schedule is a nice middle ground that is a win-win for me, the Phillies and the fans,” said Andersen. “For the past 15 years, Scott Franzke and I have developed an incredible relationship. We kid each other a lot, but he is one of the main reasons why this decision was so difficult and why I don’t want to completely walk away at this point.”

“Selfishly, I want Larry to work the broadcast with me forever. However many games he can be with me, whether it’s one or 100, it’s always a privilege and a treat,” said Franzke. “He’s meant the world to me, on and off the air, and that’s probably not a big surprise to anyone. I want Larry to get exactly what he wants out of life and baseball, because he’s earned it.”

The remaining 122 regular season games will be called by four former Phillies who will rotate working alongside Franzke as announced by the team earlier this month. The rotating crew will be Michael Bourn, Chad Durbin, Erik Kratz and Kevin Stocker.

Andersen began his broadcast career with the Phillies in 1998, which followed a playing career that spanned 25 years, including 17 seasons in the major leagues. Andersen had a record of 40-39 with 49 saves and a 3.15 ERA in 699 career games (1 start) with Cleveland, Seattle, the Phillies (1983-86; 93-94), Houston, Boston and San Diego. He pitched in two World Series with the Phillies in 1983 and 1993, and he holds the club record for longest consecutive scoreless streak by a reliever (32.2 IP), set in 1984.