Here's what some of Dewayne Staats’ peers have to say about him:

“A hell of a broadcaster and a dear friend. Holy Cow!” --The late, great HARRY CARAY, legendary voice of the Chicago Cubs

“Dewayne Staats is a broadcaster’s broadcaster.” – TONY KUBEK, Hall of Fame announcer, longtime NBC commentator and star shortstop on three New York Yankees World Championship teams

“I always knew that Dewayne was going to go far – with a style that showed knowledge, preparation and a respect for the game. It's no surprise he's one of the best in the business."  – NOLAN RYAN, Hall of Fame pitcher, MLB record-holder with seven no-hitters and Houston Astros executive advisor

“Dewayne Staats is baseball literate, astute and brings years of history and experience to every broadcast—with a cache of information and a file cabinet full of stories from a wonderful career in the game.” --JOE MADDEN, manager of the Chicago Cubs and longtime Tampa Bay Rays skipper

“Dewayne Staats has been a huge influence on my life and my career. He’s as steady a person as they come. … To me, he brings a professionalism and a consistency to every broadcast that you rarely see. He’s like a player who winds up with 3,000 hits by being so good, day in and day out– you can only look back and say, ‘That was an unbelievable career.’ ” – TODD KALAS, longtime Tampa Bay Rays broadcaster dating back to the start of the franchise

"Baseball and Rays fans are fortunate to have Dewayne in the booth through the years. He’s left a mark on the game we can all appreciate.”  – DON MATTINGLY, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, former captain and All-Star first baseman of the New York Yankees 

“I can’t say enough about Dewayne. In my book, he’s a Hall of Fame broadcaster. He probably should be there by now, but he will get there – not just because of his longevity but because of his talent.”  
– DAVE NELSON, Staats’ former radio partner with WGN covering the Chicago Cubs for two seasons, former MLB All-Star second baseman with the Texas Rangers