Cincinnati Reds hire Anthony Iapoce as assistant hitting coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 5:52 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds announced the hiring of Anthony Iapoce as their new assistant hitting coach. Iapoce, who has worked with the Houston Astros as an assistant hitting coach and previously coached at first base for the Detroit Tigers, reunites with head hitting coach Chris Valaika. Both previously coached together on the Chicago Cubs staff in 2021. This hiring follows the recent appointment of Joe Torres as the Reds’ head pitching coach. Team president Nick Krall stated that roles for some coaching staff members are still being finalized.
- •Iapoce hired as Reds assistant hitting coach
- •Reunion with head coach Chris Valaika from Cubs
- •Previously with Astros and Tigers coaching staffs
- •Role adjustments for other coaching staff ongoing
- 5:52 AMYahoo Sports — 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.
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