After playing for nine teams across 16 seasons, the former Toronto Blue Jays catcher retired in 2010. He then served as an on-air personality with Sportsnet in Canada. Working alongside Jamie Campbell as a Toronto Blue Jays studio analyst, the former MLB player had established a reputation for making fearless statements and his flashy dressing style. After working for nearly seven years as a studio analyst, Gregg Zaun was shown the door in 2017. Apparently, several female Sportsnet employees accused him of s***** h********.

Rick Brace—the president of Rogers Media, owner of Sportsnet and Maclean’s—revealed that many of Zaun’s female colleagues filed complaints against Zaun for his inappropriate remarks and behavior in the office. There were no accusations against him for any physical or s***** a******.

After further investigation, Brace terminated his contract, which was effective immediately. Notably, this incident was happening when the #MeToo movement was at its peak. Multiple women from divested industries broke their silence on workplace harassment.

Just like that, the former Blue Jays player’s life shifted overnight after Prime Time Sports host Bob McCowan read his dismissal announcement from Brace on air. Recently, in an episode of the Toronto Legends podcast, Zaun reflected on that period. He made some remorseful admissions. “I definitely made mistakes,” Zaun said.

Further, he added, “I was never as famous in Canada as a player as I was as a broadcaster. I couldn’t walk down the street.” He expressed his disappointment but also mentioned that to him, it was “f——-” and that he had never physically touched any woman inappropriately. “I’m not that kind of guy,” he added.

Further, he explained the current state of his life. “My life was turned upside down, ruined. My professional career, ruined.” Since that unfortunate year, Zaun’s life has sent his life down a spiral. He had already been dealing with alcohol addiction back then. He underwent therapy and worked on his alcohol addiction and his mental health. He realized that whatever happened at Sportsnet was his fault, but he’s been trying to get over it.

It has taken a major toll on his profession, though. “I can’t get a job in television. There’s not a lot of forgiveness for people that look like me in this world. And it’s my fault. It’s absolutely my fault. There are certain topics of conversation that don’t belong in the workplace.” As he expressed realization on his part, he revealed that many conversations were initiated by females in which he participated. “I was somehow justified in participating in those conversations. The tomfoolery, the hijinx. These allegations, they were shocking to me,” he explained.

It’s been eight years since the incident, but even now, the former Blue Jays catcher is on the outside looking in, eager to work again. However, there’s also another side to this incident.

Behind the accusations against the former Blue Jays player

Lately, the former Blue Jays catcher Gregg Zaun has been residing in British Columbia after his “amicable split” with his third wife. His beloved broadcasting career with SportsNet ended years ago after multiple accusations about his behavior. Some anonymous employees had told the Canadian Press that the former MLB player had made some s***** comments. As the employees conveyed, the remarks were made “with the clear intention of making us uncomfortable.”

Zaun now feels guilty of all that happened, as was reflected earlier this week during the interview. However, he believes, “I should’ve got a second chance, and I’m still waiting.” A few of his memorable years were spent with the Blue Jays from 2004 to 2008. It gave him insights that helped him at Sportsnet too as a Sudip commentator for the Blue Jays games.