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Michigan native Joe Davis: Fox's new lead baseball announcer, voice of World Series

Associated Press

Joe Davis is no stranger to succeeding legendary baseball voices.

In 2017, he took over from Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully on Los Angeles Dodgers telecasts. He’s since emerged as one of the top broadcasters in the game.

Davis, the former quarterback at Potterville and Free Press 2006 Scholar Athlete, will be tasked with succeeding another major name. On Friday, Davis was named Fox Sports’ lead baseball play-by-play announcer.

Davis takes over for Joe Buck, who left Fox for ESPN’s “Monday Night Football.