Buck Martinez

	Buck Martinez
	TURNER SPORTS Buck Martinez will serve as a TBS MLB game analyst, alongside play-by-play announcer Chip Caray, for a portion of the network�s MLB on TBS Sunday games. CAREER In 2007, Martinez completed his 5th season as a game analyst for the Baltimore Orioles. Martinez' extensive resume includes over 30 years as a player and manager in MLB and over 22 years of experience in baseball broadcasting on television and radio. A broadcasting veteran, Martinez� first experience came in 1982, when he covered the American League Championship Series, the World Series and the All-Star Game for the Telemedia Radio Network. Martinez� television broadcast career began in 1987 as a color commentator for the Toronto Blue Jays on The Sports Network. He began working with ESPN radio and television in 1992. In 1995, Martinez was awarded a Sports Emmy Award for his work on ESPN's coverage of Cal Ripken's 2,131st consecutive game. Martinez managed the Toronto Blue Jays in 2001 and part of the 2002 season, compiling a 100-115 record. Martinez also managed the American national team at the inaugural World Baseball Classic in 2006. A 17-year veteran of MLB, Martinez was a catcher during a playing career that included time with the Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. PERSONAL Born in Redding, California, Martinez attended Elk Grove High School, Sacramento City College, Sacramento State University and Southwestern Missouri State University. Martinez is married and has one son.