Trending Now - Marlins Broadcaster Hutton to Retire After 2026 Season

WHO:

Tommy Hutton, longtime Marlins broadcaster

Bruce Sherman, Marlins owner

Jon Erik Alvarez, Marlins vice president of public relations & communications

Joe Angel, Dave O'Brien, Len Kasper, Rich Waltz, Paul Severino, Kyle Sielaff, Hutton's play-by-play partners

Hutton played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, and Montreal Expos

WHAT:

Hutton announced his retirement from broadcasting after the 2026 season

He has been part of Marlins television broadcasts since 1997

Hutton's broadcasting career began in 1982 with the Montreal Expos

He played 12 Major League seasons, hitting .248 with 22 home runs and 186 RBIs in 952 games

Miami Marlins will open the 2026 season on March 27 against the Colorado Rockies

Hutton will turn 80 on April 20, 2026

WHERE:

Jupiter, Florida (location of the announcement)

South Florida (community impacted by Hutton's broadcasting)

WHEN:

Hutton's retirement announcement was made on March 2, 2026

Hutton began broadcasting for the Marlins in 1997

Hutton's first season with the Marlins coincided with the franchise's first World Series championship in 1997

Hutton's final season will be in 2026

WHY:

Hutton stated, “The best answer I can give is that it's just time,” regarding his decision to retire

He expressed gratitude for the support from fans, players, and coaches throughout his career

HOW:

Hutton's broadcasting style included honest analysis and candid commentary, which resonated with fans

He has been recognized for his authenticity, insight, and integrity in representing the game

QUOTES:

Hutton: “Calling Marlins games and being part of this community has been one of the greatest honors of my life.”

Bruce Sherman: “Tommy has been the voice of Marlins baseball for an entire generation of fans in South Florida.”

Tommy Hutton, the beloved voice of Marlins baseball since 1997, announced his retirement from broadcasting after the 2026 season during a heartfelt event in Jupiter, Florida, on March 2. Hutton, who began his broadcasting career in 1982 with the Montreal Expos and played 12 Major League seasons, expressed his gratitude for the support he received from fans, players, and coaches, stating, “Calling Marlins games and being part of this community has been one of the greatest honors of my life.” As he prepares to turn 80 on April 20, Hutton leaves behind a legacy marked by authenticity and insight, with Marlins owner Bruce Sherman noting that he has been the voice of an entire generation of fans in South Florida.