03/27/2026
Bubbie was a frequent visitor to our store. He loved to interact with the kids, tell stories, sign baseballs and bring us memorabilia. He was truly a one-of-a-kind. 
⚾️ UPPER CUMBERLAND THROWBACKS — BUBBIE BUZACHERO ⚾️
Some athletes leave a mark on the game…
Others leave a mark on people.
Bubbie Buzachero was both.
A 1999 graduate of Livingston Academy, Bubbie’s journey started on the fields of the Upper Cumberland, where his relentless work ethic and passion for baseball quickly separated him from the pack. What began as a young kid with a dream turned into a career that took him across the world.
After a standout career with the Livingston Academy Wildcats, Bubbie continued his playing career at Tennessee Tech University, where he developed into a next-level arm. His dedication paid off when he was selected in the 23rd round of the 2002 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays.
From there, Bubbie spent 8 seasons in professional baseball, competing in the Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Indians organizations, chasing his dream every single day.
But his story didn’t stop there…
🌎 Bubbie’s love for the game took him across the globe:
• 🇦🇹 Austria
• 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
• 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic (including the Dominican World Series)
• 🇦🇺 Australia — where he played 4 seasons with the Melbourne Aces
No matter where the game took him, he carried Livingston, Tennessee with him.
But what truly defined Bubbie wasn’t just his talent… it was his heart.
After his playing days, he poured everything he had into mentoring and developing young players, hosting camps and investing in the next generation.
In his own words:
“One of the most rewarding parts for me is to see the progression of a kid into a young man through the game of baseball.”
That’s who he was.
A teacher.
A mentor.
A role model.
Bubbie passed away on February 7, 2020, at the age of 38, but his impact continues to live on through every player he coached, every life he touched, and every field he stepped on.
He is survived by his wife Jaime, his children, family, and a community that will never forget him.
The Upper Cumberland will always remember.
A ballplayer. A mentor. A legacy.