Cincinnati Reds hire Anthony Iapoce as assistant hitting coach
New Reds assistant hitting coach Anthony Iapoce and head hitting coach Chris Valaika have reversed roles since their year together on the Cubs staff.
On a recent Wednesday in Las Vegas, the Cincinnati Reds solidified their coaching staff by adding Anthony Iapoce as the new assistant hitting coach. This development brings about a reunion for Iapoce and Reds head hitting coach Chris Valaika, as they previously collaborated in 2021 with the Chicago Cubs.
Iapoce last served as the assistant hitting coach for the Astros last season, following two seasons as the Tigers' first base coach. Prior to that, he played nine seasons as a minor-league outfielder, primarily with the Milwaukee Brewers and Miami Marlins. During his career, Iapoce achieved a career on-base percentage of .345 and recorded 168 stolen bases.
This latest hire occurred just a week after the Reds announced the addition of Cleveland Guardians assistant pitching coach Joe Torres to their head pitching coach position. Team president Nick Krall stated that the organization is still in the process of determining specific roles for the remaining coaches, including the other two pitching coaches under Torres: Matt Tracy and Oscar Marin.
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