Education
Stark graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in journalism in 1973.
Stark graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in journalism in 1973.
In 1979 he joined The Philadelphia Inquirer as a beat writer for the Philadelphia Phillies, and eventually became a national baseball writer and columnist for that paper. From 1983 to 1999 he produced a nationally syndicated Baseball Week in Review column "known for unearthing obscure, historic and humorous aspects of baseball". He was twice named Pennsylvania Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.
His observations and analysis of the 1993 Phillies team is quoted in several books
Stark joined Entertainment and Sports Programming Network in 2000. He is a senior writer for committee
He also contributes to SportsCenter, ESPNews, Baseball Tonight, and a weekly segment during baseball season with WHB 810 in Kansas City. He appears weekly on Mike & Mike.
Beginning in 2014, Stark began co-hosting a weekly radio show during baseball season on Entertainment and Sports Programming Network Radio"s affiliate in Philadelphia.
Stark"s wife Lisa is an assistant coach for the Czech Republic North volleyball team They have three children.