Fox Sports horse racing analyst Paul Lo Duca announced this week that he is recovering from a “bad accident,” which explains his recent absence from the network. Better known as a four-time MLB All-Star catcher from 1998 to 2008, Lo Duca’s absence from Fox Sports’ Saratoga Live puzzled many viewers. He recently addressed this mystery through a social media post.
In his post on X, he expressed gratitude for the support: “I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. I was involved in a bad accident coming back home to New York from Oaklawn. I was not able to eat for the first couple of weeks because of multiple fractures, but I’m getting stronger!”
I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. I was involved in a bad accident coming back home to New York from Oaklawn. I was not able to eat for the first couple of weeks because of multiple fractures, but I’m getting stronger! 💪🏻
— Paul Lo Duca (@paulloduca16) February 19, 2025
Transitioning from MLB star to horse racing analyst may seem unusual, yet Lo Duca has been engaged in horse racing since 2009. He became an analyst and handicapper for Saratoga Live in 2017, sharing his expertise and passion for the sport.
Happy Holidays from @OaklawnRacing! My best bet for today’s card. @TheNYRA @NYRABets pic.twitter.com/d0ZSlP3JFh
— Paul Lo Duca (@paulloduca16) December 27, 2024
Fans have been sending their well wishes to Lo Duca on social media, including one admirer who shared a photo of their new filly. “Wow, I had no idea. 🙏🙏 for you Paul. Keep getting better!! To put a smile on your face, here’s my new filly. Isn’t she a beauty?!”
Wow, I had no idea. 🙏🙏 for you Paul. Keep getting better!! To put a smile on your face, here’s my new filly. Isn’t she a beauty!! pic.twitter.com/m4sBoouLQV
— Handicapping the Horses (TaxiDave) (@taylorsdad6398) February 19, 2025
