Former Royals pitcher Jeremy Guthrie had long considered trying his hand at broadcasting when his playing days came to an end.
Guthrie, who retired last year, will get his chance Wednesday when he is part of the Facebook broadcast of the Royals’ game in Toronto. He’ll be in the booth as an analyst with MLB Network play-by-play announcer Scott Braun. Former Blue Jays star Cliff Floyd also will be an analyst and Alexa Datt will work as an in-game reporter.
To make his debut at a Royals game is a plus for Guthrie.
“It obviously,” he quipped, “gives me the best chance to not be terrible.