TOLEDO, Ohio — A former MLB catcher and Olympic silver medalist was named the next manager of the Toledo Mud Hens, a team spokesperson announced in a press release Tuesday.
Tim Federowicz was named the Mud Hens' manager for the 2024 season, the 11th person to manage the Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo. He replaced Anthony Iapoce, who was promoted to the first base coach for the Tigers in the 2024 season.
Federowicz, 36, has had a career in professional baseball for years. In 2008, he was drafted by the Boston Red Sox following three seasons at the University of North Carolina. Between 2011 and 2019, he played for the Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, Houston Astros, Cincinnati Reds and Texas Rangers.
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Most recently, Federowicz was the Detroit Tigers' catching coach last season; in 2022, he was the manager for the Tacoma Rainiers, a Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.
In the 2020 Tokyo Games, Federowicz played on the United States Olympic team, where he and his team earned a silver medal.
“On behalf of our entire organization and great fanbase, I am pleased to welcome Tim to Toledo," Erik Ibsen, Toledo Mud Hens Executive Vice President and General Manager said in a press release. "We are excited to have him lead our team and look forward to his impact on our young players and our community. We look forward to his first game at Fifth Third Field on Opening Day, March 29.”
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