During the MLB All-Star break, Seattle Mariners play-by-play announcer Rick Rizzs will miss the team’s 10-game homestand due to an all-terrain vehicle accident. Good thing the 69-year-old announcer wasn’t seriously hurt.
MLB.com Mariners reporter Daniel Kramer expects Rizzs to recuperate fast and return to the announce booth. Rick Rizzs is the Mariners’ longest-serving announcer, having worked for the Mariners Radio Network and Seattle Sports for 38 years. In 2020, this milestone surpassed Baseball Hall of Famer and former on-air partner Dave Niehaus, who hosted the franchise’s first 35 seasons.
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports provided a message from Rizzs before Saturday’s game against the Tigers, reassuring supporters and sending good wishes. While the all-terrain vehicle accident facts are unknown, Rick Rizzs’ recovery and triumphant return to the Mariners’ broadcast crew are the emphasis.
The accident highlights Rizzs’ loyalty to the team and its fans throughout his career. As the Mariners resume their homestand, fans anxiously await Rick Rizzs’ familiar and reassuring voice narrating Mariners games. While waiting, the baseball community wishes the iconic broadcaster a fast recovery and a return to the microphone.
