FOX officially named Joe Davis its new lead play-by-play MLB announcer on Friday.
Already well-versed in filling the shoes of a decorated broadcaster, Vin Scully’s successor in Los Angeles will now replace Joe Buck, who went to ESPN with Troy Aikman to call Monday Night Football. Davis will work FOX’s marquee MLB events, most notably the World Series.
“If you had asked me when I was 10 years old, ‘What do you want to do when you grow up?’ I would’ve told you I want to call the World Series,” Davis said in a video shared by FOX Sports PR’s Twitter page after confirming his hire. “My mind is blown.”
“If you had asked me when I was 10 years old ‘What do you want to do when you grow up?’ I would’ve told you I want to call the World Series.”
Sometimes those dreams come true, @Joe_Davis ✨🏷: @MLBONFOX pic.twitter.com/AhEyz1JGdj
— FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) April 8, 2022
The announcement sparked a flood of well wishes from colleagues and peers. That includes Kevin Burkhardt, who will replace Buck on the NFL end in FOX’s main booth.
Congrats @Joe_Davis! Look forward to your calls!! https://t.co/64wNm7TosW
— Kevin Burkhardt (@kevinburkhardt) April 8, 2022
Couldn’t happen to a more deserving and talented guy, congrats @Joe_Davis! https://t.co/lyguUgDApP
— Jordan Kent (@jordanrkent) April 8, 2022
This is awesome and well deserved. Couldn’t happen to a nicer, more talented guy. Proud of you @Joe_Davis https://t.co/NNhv2rgFuj
— Dan Miller (@DanMillerFox2) April 8, 2022
Couldn’t be more thrilled for @Joe_Davis! Another awesome milestone he gets to add to his tremendous broadcasting career.
Congrats, buddy 👏🏼
Potterville is beaming with pride! https://t.co/bfZcVltamN
— Audrey Dahlgren (@AudreyDahlgren) April 8, 2022
Joe is a pro’s pro, always focused on the work and being a good teammate. This is well deserved for a fellow @Beloit_College alum. https://t.co/8R2RyDJYOm
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) April 8, 2022
Love this move, @MLBONFOX! @Joe_Davis is beyond talented and a heck of a nice guy! He’s been a pleasure to work with over the years! https://t.co/p3zBBrx7CC
— Ryan Panitz (@RAPanitz) April 8, 2022
Per FOX’s official statement, John Smoltz also expressed excitement to work with his new broadcast partner.
“Having worked with Joe before, finding our chemistry in the booth is already well underway and I’m looking forward to our partnership over the next several years,” Smoltz said. “I had the opportunity to work with the very best at FOX Sports in Joe Buck, and I feel fortunate to get to continue with another exceptionally talented ‘Joe’ in Joe Davis.”
Buck has called every World Series since Bob Costas handled the assignment in 1999. It’s a huge responsibility for Davis, but most of the industry seems to think he’s up to the challenge.
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