So, is it common knowledge that Buck Martinez is a complete and utter fuck up of a broadcaster?
Just tonight, he called a one out double, a "lead off double", and referred to Josh Donaldson as "Josh Macdonald". He makes these kinds of mistakes every single game. Literally. Every. Single. Game.
I think he may be suffering from some early signs of dementia. Poor Pat Tabler has to grit his teeth, and subtly correct him all the time. Like tonight, after Buck made the "Macdonald" call, he jumped in, and started his sentence with a stern "Donaldson". It's hilarious. I'm surprised there isn't a Youtube compilation out there of all the calls Martinez has fucked up. Maybe it's just impossible to make one, because it would be an infinite loop.
Shows you how far a signature catchphrase like "Swing and a drive!" can take you in the broadcast game. My fuck, is he terrible.