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Former Dodgers, Blue Jays Infielder Announces Retirement From Broadcasting

Former Dodgers, Blue Jays Infielder Announces Retirement From Broadcasting

Summary

Tommy Hutton, a long-time broadcaster for the Miami Marlins and former major league player, announced he will retire from broadcasting after the 2026 season. Hutton had a lengthy career in baseball both on the field and as a sports analyst, linking the Marlins' new fan base with the game's history.

Key Facts

  • Tommy Hutton played major league baseball from 1966 to 1981 for several teams, including the Dodgers and Phillies.
  • He began broadcasting for the Miami Marlins in 1997.
  • Hutton will retire from broadcasting after the 2026 season.
  • He worked a reduced broadcasting schedule in recent years but remained well-known to fans.
  • Tommy Lasorda, a Hall of Famer, signed Hutton to the Dodgers in 1964.
  • Hutton described Lasorda as a father figure in his baseball career.
  • The Miami Marlins joined Major League Baseball as a team in 1993.

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