Buck Martinez
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John Albert Martinez
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 190 lb.
- School Sacramento City College
- Debut June 18, 1969
- Final Game October 3, 1986
- Born November 7, 1948 in Redding, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Buck Martinez has been a broadcaster for the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles. He also spent a decade with ESPN. He was named manager of the United States team in the 2006 World Baseball Classic.
| Preceded by Jim Fregosi | Toronto Blue Jays Manager 2001-2002 | Succeeded by Carlos Tosca |
[edit] Year-By-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Toronto Blue Jays | National League | 80-82 | 3rd | Toronto Blue Jays | ||
| 2002 | Toronto Blue Jays | National League | 20-33 | -- | Toronto Blue Jays | replaced by Carlos Tosca on June 3 |
