Source: Hawkeyesports.com
Posted: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:20:00 PM EST
Published: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:26:21 PM EST
Posted: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:20:00 PM EST
Published: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:26:21 PM EST
IOWA CITY – Iowa baseball coach Jack Dahm announced Wednesday the hiring of Chris Maliszewski (pronounced Mal-ZOO-ski) as the Hawkeyes' new pitching coach. Maliszewski replaces Nick Zumsande, who was Iowa's pitching coach the previous five seasons.
Maliszewski returns to his alma mater after serving two seasons as the outfield and catching instructor and recruiting coordinator at Valparaiso University. In addition to his coaching and recruiting responsibilities, he aided in the Crusaders' youth camps.
"It is an honor and a privilege to once again be a part of the Hawkeye baseball program," said Maliszewski. "I am extremely grateful for the opportunity provided by the University of Iowa throughout my college baseball experiences. Words can't describe how excited I am to be able to work with our extremely talented pitching staff and continue working towards our goal of winning the Big Ten championship here at Iowa."
Prior to joining Valparaiso's staff, Maliszewski was a volunteer assistant coach for Dahm and the Hawkeyes in 2005 and 2006. Working with the pitching staff in 2005, he helped lead the Black and Gold to one of their most successful seasons in the program's history, posting a 19-13 Big Ten mark.
He was a four-year letterwinner with the Hawkeyes, posting a 7-10 career record with three saves. As a sophomore, he earned the victory over Illinois, sending Iowa to the conference tournament for the first time since 1991. He graduated from Iowa in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in health, leisure and sports studies.
"Chris has demonstrated all the qualities to be an outstanding coach," said Dahm. "He has an incredible energy level and passion for the game that rubs off on everybody around him."
Throughout his brief coaching career, Maliszewski has guided 13 players who signed professional contracts.
Maliszewski returns to his alma mater after serving two seasons as the outfield and catching instructor and recruiting coordinator at Valparaiso University. In addition to his coaching and recruiting responsibilities, he aided in the Crusaders' youth camps.
"It is an honor and a privilege to once again be a part of the Hawkeye baseball program," said Maliszewski. "I am extremely grateful for the opportunity provided by the University of Iowa throughout my college baseball experiences. Words can't describe how excited I am to be able to work with our extremely talented pitching staff and continue working towards our goal of winning the Big Ten championship here at Iowa."
Prior to joining Valparaiso's staff, Maliszewski was a volunteer assistant coach for Dahm and the Hawkeyes in 2005 and 2006. Working with the pitching staff in 2005, he helped lead the Black and Gold to one of their most successful seasons in the program's history, posting a 19-13 Big Ten mark.
He was a four-year letterwinner with the Hawkeyes, posting a 7-10 career record with three saves. As a sophomore, he earned the victory over Illinois, sending Iowa to the conference tournament for the first time since 1991. He graduated from Iowa in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in health, leisure and sports studies.
"Chris has demonstrated all the qualities to be an outstanding coach," said Dahm. "He has an incredible energy level and passion for the game that rubs off on everybody around him."
Throughout his brief coaching career, Maliszewski has guided 13 players who signed professional contracts.
