Tyler Zupcic Named Director Of Baseball Operations
January 12, 2016 | Baseball
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- Tyler Zupcic has been named Director of Baseball Operations at East Carolina University according to an announcement by second-year head coach Cliff Godwin Tuesday. Godwin also announced that Pete Buscaino has been named the volunteer assistant coach.
Zupcic, a four-year letterwinner at Appalachian State University, will handle a variety of administrative duties, including team travel, game-day organization, summer and winter camps, special events coordination and community outreach efforts with the Pirate program.
Buscaino, who spent the last 18 months as the director of operations, will work directly with the outfielders and coordinate all of East Carolina's summer, fall and winter camps.
"I am very excited for Pete to be able to demonstrate his passion for coaching on a daily basis, as he has earned this opportunity," Godwin said. "Tyler is a welcomed addition to our staff. He has a tremendous work ethic and will be a huge asset to our program."
Prior to his appointment at ECU, Zupcic spent the last year and a half as an assistant baseball coach at Providence High School, located in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers, who were ranked No. 21 nationally by MaxPreps.com, posted a 31-4 record and claimed the 2015 NCSHAA 4A state title with a 10-2 victory over Millbrook -- their first championship since 1995.
During his tenure with the Panthers, Zupcic worked directly with outfielders and hitters, while covering day-to-day responsibilities of field set up, facility maintenance and practice duties. He also assisted with equipment purchases, inventory documentation and overall uniform and equipment maintenance.
A three-time team captain for the Mountaineers, Zupcic appeared in 217 games (214 starts) over four seasons batting .326 (268-for-821) with 10 home runs, 61 doubles and 117 RBI. He finished his career ranked among the program's all-time leaders in games played (second), at-bats (third), hits (third), runs (third/193), doubles (t3rd), total bases (fourth/375), stolen bases (t5th/45) and walks (ninth/94).
The Charlotte, N.C. native helped Appalachian State to three 30-plus win campaigns including a 41-18 record and an NCAA Regional appearance in Charlottesville, Va. as a junior in 2012. The Mountaineers notched wins over No. 23 Oklahoma (5-4) and No. 15 Virginia (6-5) before dropping the next two contests to the Sooners and closing the year just four wins shy of reaching the College World Series. Zupcic, who earned 2012 Second-Team All-Southern Conference honors, batted .338 (71-for-210) with a pair of home runs, 17 doubles, 34 RBI and scored a team second-best 54 runs.
Zupcic received his bachelor's degree in communication from Appalachian State in 2014.
ECU opens the 2016 season on Friday, Feb. 19 when it plays host to Longwood in a three-game series at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. (ET).
Tickets for the 2016 Pirate Baseball Banquet are on sale at a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29 (or until sold out). Fans can reserve their seats by ordering through the Online Ticket Center or by calling the Athletic Ticket Office at (252) 737-4500.
Season tickets are officially on sale with packages starting as low as $120. Pirate fans have four different options to choose from and can purchase their 2016 season tickets by clicking here or contacting the ECU Athletic Ticket Office.
Ticket Options (tax included)
Chair back (regular) -- $200
Chair back (upgrade) -- $400
Faculty/Staff/Senior -- $160
Economy Plan/Young Grad -- $120
