Andy Cannizaro Introduced As Baseball Assistant Coach

LSU head coach Paul Mainieri announced Monday that Andy Cannizaro has been hired as the recruiting coordinator and hitting coach for the LSU baseball program. Per LSUSports.net:

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Cannizaro replaces Javi Sanchez, who departed LSU earlier this month to pursue a business career.

Cannizaro, 35, a former all-America shortstop at Tulane who played in the big leagues for the Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays, has worked as a Yankees scout since 2009, evaluating and recruiting amateur players in preparation for the annual MLB Draft.

“I am pleased to welcome Andy Cannizaro into the LSU family and as a member of our coaching staff in the baseball program,” Mainieri said. “I believe Andy is a real star in the making and will have a tremendous impact on our program working alongside Alan Dunn, Will Davis, Nolan Cain and myself. His enthusiasm, intelligence, knowledge of the game, playing experience, familiarity with the area, and his contacts throughout baseball make him a perfect fit for this position.

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Cannizaro, a native of Mandeville, La and played High School baseball at St. Paul’s in Covington, La.