CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds have named Anthony Lapoce as the club’s assistant hitting coach on manager Terry Francona’s staff.
53-year-old Lapoce enters his 10th season on a Major League coaching staff.
Lapoce most recently served as the assistant hitting coach for the Houston Astros during the 2026 season, according to release.
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While Lapoce was there, Houston led Major League Baseball with 226 home runs, the fifth-most in single-season franchise history.
Before joining Houston, Lapoce spent two seasons as first base coach for the Detroit Tigers, helping the club reach the postseason both years.
In 2023, Lapoce managed Detroit’s Triple-A affiliate in Toledo, marking his first professional managerial role, according to the release.
Lapoce’s coaching career includes stints as the Major League hitting coach for the Texas Rangers from 2016 to 2018 and the Chicago Cubs from 2019 to 2021.
Lapoce served as the Boston Red Sox’ senior hitting coordinator in 2022, following earlier organizational roles with the Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays.
Drafted by Milwaukee in the 33rd round of the 1994 MLB Draft, Lapoce played nine minor league seasons as an outfielder in the Brewers and Marlins systems.
Lapoce currently resides in Williston Park, N.Y.
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