Beloved Miami Marlins Broadcaster Tommy Hutton Announces Retirement

Hutton, who has been a fixture in the Marlins' booth since 1997, will step down after the 2026 season.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Longtime Miami Marlins television analyst Tommy Hutton announced on Monday that the 2026 season will be his last in the broadcast booth. Hutton, who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1966-1981, has been a constant voice for Marlins fans since joining the team's regional sports networks in 1997.

Why it matters

Hutton's retirement will mark the end of an era for Marlins fans, as he has been a beloved and familiar presence in the team's broadcast booth for nearly three decades. His departure will leave a void that the organization will need to fill, as Hutton has been a trusted voice and analyst for the team since its inception in 1993.

The details

During Monday's spring training broadcast, Hutton announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2026 season. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to have a career in baseball that has spanned over 60 years, both as a player and a broadcaster. Hutton replaced Hall of Famer Gary Carter as the Marlins' top analyst in 1997 and has worked alongside a rotating cast of play-by-play announcers over the years.

  • Hutton announced his retirement plans on March 2, 2026.
  • Hutton's final season in the Marlins' broadcast booth will be the 2026 season.

The players

Tommy Hutton

A former MLB player who spent 12 seasons in the league from 1966-1981, Hutton has been a fixture in the Miami Marlins' broadcast booth since 1997, serving as the team's television analyst.

Gary Carter

A Hall of Fame catcher who played for the Montreal Expos, Hutton replaced Carter as the top analyst in the Marlins' broadcast booth in 1997.

Jay Randolph

The Marlins' long-time play-by-play announcer, who has worked alongside Hutton in the broadcast booth.

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What they’re saying

“I didn't think a lot about it because I've talked about this for a few weeks, actually for a while … but then once you talk to a group of people and make it official … it means a lot to me because who would've thought when I signed in 1964 with the Dodgers out of high school that I would've had a career in baseball as a player and a broadcaster for over 60 years. Never would've thought of that.”

— Tommy Hutton (thebiglead.com)

What’s next

Hutton will have the entire 2026 season to bid farewell to Marlins fans and reflect on his long and storied career in baseball.

The takeaway

Tommy Hutton's retirement will mark the end of an era for the Miami Marlins and their fans, as he has been a beloved and trusted voice in the team's broadcast booth for nearly three decades. His departure will leave a significant void that the organization will need to fill, as Hutton has been a constant and familiar presence for the franchise since its inception.