Buck Martinez Biography

John "Buck" Martinez is a former catcher, manager and is currently a play-by-play commentator in Major League Baseball.

Martinez made his major league debut in 1969, playing 72 games with the Kansas City Royals. Martinez was traded twice over the next few years, first to the Milwaukee Brewers in late 1977 and then to the Toronto Blue Jays in early 1980.

Martinez retired in 1986 after a bad injury to his leg. In 1987, Martinez began his career as a radio analyst for Toronto Blue Jays games. This led to a job with TSN.

In 2000, Martinez was hired as Toronto's manager after Jim Fregosi was fired. He was fired 53 games into the 2002 season after posting a 20-33 record.

Martinez is currently the television play by play voice for the Blue Jays.

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