TicketsFormer New York Mets prospect, Tony Maccani joined the staff at the University of Cincinnati with 10 years of experience in coaching and baseball instruction. Tony attended Furman University, in Greenville, SC where he majored in Health and Exercise Science. While at Furman, Maccani helped lead the Paladins to a Southern Conference Championship and participated in the NCAA Regional Championship for the first time under Head Coach Ron Smith. During this time, Tony achieved First-Team All-Conference honors as a catcher, as well as the Most Valuable Player for the Paladins. Following three seasons at Furman, he went on to play for the New York Mets, reaching the AAA club. After suffering an injury in 2010, Tony returned home to Cincinnati.
Returning home, Maccani began coaching at Moeller HS. While at Moeller, Maccani helped coach the team to three state championships, including back-to-back titles for the first time in school history. Each of his seven years, catchers under his tutelage went on to play division 1 baseball, including JR Reynolds (Ohio), Cameron Whitehead (Furman), Bailey Montoya (Dayton) and, 2018 graduate, Tyler McDonough (Missouri). Several other position players have gone on to have successful collegiate baseball careers.
Also during his time at Moeller, Tony helped mentor a number of players who were able to reach professional baseball; most recently, Philip Diehl twenty seventh round of the 2016 draft, Riley Mahan – third round of the 2017 draft, and Zach Logue – ninth round of the 2017 draft.
“It’s exciting to come to the University of Cincinnati and the American Athletic Conference, a great opportunity," said Maccani. "When I first met Coach Googins, I was drawn by his work ethic and infectious energy. Having the chance to work with him at Cincinnati was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down. It’s all about where you work, who you work for and who you work with.”
In addition to working with catchers and helping with the hitters, Maccani will coach first base during the games. Along with coaching, Maccani is the camp coordinator for the Bearcats’ baseball program.
Tony and his wife, Beth Waldvogel are from Cincinnati and currently reside in East Walnut Hills.
Returning home, Maccani began coaching at Moeller HS. While at Moeller, Maccani helped coach the team to three state championships, including back-to-back titles for the first time in school history. Each of his seven years, catchers under his tutelage went on to play division 1 baseball, including JR Reynolds (Ohio), Cameron Whitehead (Furman), Bailey Montoya (Dayton) and, 2018 graduate, Tyler McDonough (Missouri). Several other position players have gone on to have successful collegiate baseball careers.
Also during his time at Moeller, Tony helped mentor a number of players who were able to reach professional baseball; most recently, Philip Diehl twenty seventh round of the 2016 draft, Riley Mahan – third round of the 2017 draft, and Zach Logue – ninth round of the 2017 draft.
“It’s exciting to come to the University of Cincinnati and the American Athletic Conference, a great opportunity," said Maccani. "When I first met Coach Googins, I was drawn by his work ethic and infectious energy. Having the chance to work with him at Cincinnati was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down. It’s all about where you work, who you work for and who you work with.”
In addition to working with catchers and helping with the hitters, Maccani will coach first base during the games. Along with coaching, Maccani is the camp coordinator for the Bearcats’ baseball program.
Tony and his wife, Beth Waldvogel are from Cincinnati and currently reside in East Walnut Hills.