Fox Announcer Carves Turkey Live on Air During MLB Playoff Broadcast

Earlier this month, Fox's MLB broadcast accomplished a unique feat never seen before in baseball history: the first ever game called while carving a turkey live on-air. The man behind the carving knife was Joe Davis, Fox's lead MLB play-by-play announcer, who also handles NFL games and Dodgers broadcasts.

The unexpected turkey carving took place during the American League Championship Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners, with Davis' broadcast partner John Smoltz as the official taster. Davis, who is in his 11th year with Fox and third as the network's top MLB voice, says the impromptu moment was not planned, but he embraced the opportunity to showcase his multitasking skills.

This year has been a landmark one for the 37-year-old Davis, who earlier in 2025 secured his first Emmy win for Sports Personality/Play-By-Play. He has also established himself as one of the sport's most prominent voices, with several iconic calls under his belt, including "Gibby! Meet Freddie!" and "Harper, the swing of his life!" Davis' rising profile was further cemented when the Dodgers, where he works throughout the regular season, honored him with his own bobblehead.

As Fox prepares to broadcast the upcoming World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays, Davis reflects on the whirlwind journey of becoming the network's lead MLB announcer, the challenges of catering to a national audience, and the thrill of capturing the biggest moments in the game.