Baseball
Izzio, Anthony
Anthony Izzio
- Title:
- Pitching Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
- Email:
- aizzio@tulane.edu
The Izzio File
Birthdate: April 30, 1990
Hometown: Vancleave, Miss.
High School: Vancleave High School
Alma Mater: South Alabama, 2013
Wife: Erika
Children: Son, Ace; Son, Knox
Twitter: @Coach_Izz5
Anthony Izzio returned to Uptown in the summer of 2022 after two seasons away. He manages the team's pitching staff for the Green Wave and was promoted to role of Associate Head Coach in the fall of 2024.
Izzio mentored Tulane's Dylan Carmouche in his two seasons in Uptown, the first of which resulted in a first-team All-American Athletic Conference nod. In 2023, Carmouche helped power the program to the AAC Tournament title, earning all-tourney honors, and was selected 450th overall (15th Round) by the San Francisco Giants. On the season, the tall left-handler whiffed 102 batters in 90 innings. Izzio also boasted a 2023 second-team all-conference selection in Ricky Castro, who finished the season second in the league with 86 innings pitched and fifth in strikeouts (86).
In Izzio’s prior season (2020) in Uptown, he was responsible for handling the day-to-day operations for the outfielders as well as handling batting practice responsibilities.
The Green Wave boasted a 15-2 overall record prior to the COVID-19 shutdown with standout performances from outfielder Ty Johnson (.362 batting avg, nine extra base hits) and Hudson Haskin (.333 batting average, team-high six doubles) helping pace Tulane at the plate. Haskin would go on to become the highest drafted outfielder in Tulane baseball history after being taken in the second round of the 2020 MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles.
In-between his two Tulane stints Izzio spent two seasons as the pitching coach at Charleston Southern University. Izzio was responsible for recruiting and shaping only the second Freshman All-American in program history (Nick Rodriguez). The Bucs ended the 2022 season on a 3-2 loss to Campbell in the Big South Championship Game. This was the first Big South Championship Berth in over 20 years.
Prior to his time at Tulane, Izzio served three seasons as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Mississippi.
During his time with the Wildcats, Izzio helped PRCC earn three consecutive National Junior College Athletic Association D-II regional appearances, with an appearance in the NJCAA D-II World Series in 2019. PRCC won 107 total games over that timeframe - 28 games in his first season, 38 in his second season and 41 last year.
Perfect Game recognized Izzio and PRCC's recruiting classes as one of the 10 best in the country in each of his three seasons with 11 Wildcats having gone on to sign with NCAA Division I institutions. In his previous role, he oversaw the day-to-day operations for the team's recruiting, while also overseeing the Wildcats pitching staff. 2019 was a banner year for PRCC, setting a school record for wins, while also earning the No. 1 overall seed for the NJCAA World Series.
Before moving to PRCC, Izzio spent two seasons as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at East Mississippi Community College in Scooba, Mississippi.
In five years at the junior college level, Izzio assisted in turning 37 players over to D1 universities, six former athletes from his two years at EMCC and 31 from his three years at Pearl River.
Upon earning his degree at the University of South Alabama, Izzio spent a season as the pitching coach at Spanish Fort High School in Alabama where he helped the Toros win 39 games during the season and captured the Class 5A state championship in 2014. That team also finished 11th according to the MaxPreps Xcellent 50 rankings.
Izzio pitched for South Alabama from 2012-13, posting an 8-1 record in 20 total appearances over two seasons with the Jaguars. He boasted a 3.41 ERA in those two seasons, striking out 67 and walking 23. In his senior year the Jaguars won 43 games and earned a share of the Sun Belt Conference Regular Season Championship, securing at at-large bid to the NCAA Starkville Regional.
Prior to his time at South Alabama, he opened up his collegiate career at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College where he recorded an 11-7 record on the mound with 128 strikeouts and 39 walks. He earned First Team All-MACJC honors as a sophomore following a 7-4 record.
Izzio earned his bachelor's degree from South Alabama in the winter of 2013.
Izzio and his wife, Erika, have two sons, Ace and Knox.
What They Are Saying About Anthony Izzio
"Anthony has been successful at several levels of college baseball due to his ability to create relationships, relentless work ethic and high baseball IQ. He will definitely help Tulane perform at a high level both on and off the field."
- Chris Prothro
Eastern Kentucky Head Baseball Coach
"Coach Izzio is a man of character, integrity and competency. As an MLB scout, I recognized and admired how prepared and organized Coach Izzio was while leading his pitching staff. His work ethic, enthusiasm, energy, coaching experience and passion for the game is unrivaled. Simply put, Tulane baseball just got better."
- Kevin Burrell
Chicago White Sox Area Scouting Director
"Anthony is a future star in our industry. He is not only a great coach but a relentless recruiter that can relate to today's student-athletes. Tulane will be proud to have him back in the program."
- Chad Caillet
South Carolina Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
"I'm extremely excited for Andrew's great opportunity! He's a relentless recruiter that knows talent and understands the value of relationships. I've always admired his unique ability to connect with the modern player. He has impacted every program he's been a part of and I can't wait to see the impact Anthony will make it Tulane.”
- Zach Zulli
Colorado Rockies Area Scout
"It was clear to me early in coach Izzio's career that he displayed attributes that aligned with others who are well respected in our game. I expect his passion and competitive nature to be an asset to Tulane Baseball and Coach Uhlman’s staff.”
- Clint Brown
St. Louis Cardinal Crosschecker
Birthdate: April 30, 1990
Hometown: Vancleave, Miss.
High School: Vancleave High School
Alma Mater: South Alabama, 2013
Wife: Erika
Children: Son, Ace; Son, Knox
Twitter: @Coach_Izz5
Anthony Izzio returned to Uptown in the summer of 2022 after two seasons away. He manages the team's pitching staff for the Green Wave and was promoted to role of Associate Head Coach in the fall of 2024.
Izzio mentored Tulane's Dylan Carmouche in his two seasons in Uptown, the first of which resulted in a first-team All-American Athletic Conference nod. In 2023, Carmouche helped power the program to the AAC Tournament title, earning all-tourney honors, and was selected 450th overall (15th Round) by the San Francisco Giants. On the season, the tall left-handler whiffed 102 batters in 90 innings. Izzio also boasted a 2023 second-team all-conference selection in Ricky Castro, who finished the season second in the league with 86 innings pitched and fifth in strikeouts (86).
In Izzio’s prior season (2020) in Uptown, he was responsible for handling the day-to-day operations for the outfielders as well as handling batting practice responsibilities.
The Green Wave boasted a 15-2 overall record prior to the COVID-19 shutdown with standout performances from outfielder Ty Johnson (.362 batting avg, nine extra base hits) and Hudson Haskin (.333 batting average, team-high six doubles) helping pace Tulane at the plate. Haskin would go on to become the highest drafted outfielder in Tulane baseball history after being taken in the second round of the 2020 MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles.
In-between his two Tulane stints Izzio spent two seasons as the pitching coach at Charleston Southern University. Izzio was responsible for recruiting and shaping only the second Freshman All-American in program history (Nick Rodriguez). The Bucs ended the 2022 season on a 3-2 loss to Campbell in the Big South Championship Game. This was the first Big South Championship Berth in over 20 years.
Prior to his time at Tulane, Izzio served three seasons as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Mississippi.
During his time with the Wildcats, Izzio helped PRCC earn three consecutive National Junior College Athletic Association D-II regional appearances, with an appearance in the NJCAA D-II World Series in 2019. PRCC won 107 total games over that timeframe - 28 games in his first season, 38 in his second season and 41 last year.
Perfect Game recognized Izzio and PRCC's recruiting classes as one of the 10 best in the country in each of his three seasons with 11 Wildcats having gone on to sign with NCAA Division I institutions. In his previous role, he oversaw the day-to-day operations for the team's recruiting, while also overseeing the Wildcats pitching staff. 2019 was a banner year for PRCC, setting a school record for wins, while also earning the No. 1 overall seed for the NJCAA World Series.
Before moving to PRCC, Izzio spent two seasons as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at East Mississippi Community College in Scooba, Mississippi.
In five years at the junior college level, Izzio assisted in turning 37 players over to D1 universities, six former athletes from his two years at EMCC and 31 from his three years at Pearl River.
Upon earning his degree at the University of South Alabama, Izzio spent a season as the pitching coach at Spanish Fort High School in Alabama where he helped the Toros win 39 games during the season and captured the Class 5A state championship in 2014. That team also finished 11th according to the MaxPreps Xcellent 50 rankings.
Izzio pitched for South Alabama from 2012-13, posting an 8-1 record in 20 total appearances over two seasons with the Jaguars. He boasted a 3.41 ERA in those two seasons, striking out 67 and walking 23. In his senior year the Jaguars won 43 games and earned a share of the Sun Belt Conference Regular Season Championship, securing at at-large bid to the NCAA Starkville Regional.
Prior to his time at South Alabama, he opened up his collegiate career at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College where he recorded an 11-7 record on the mound with 128 strikeouts and 39 walks. He earned First Team All-MACJC honors as a sophomore following a 7-4 record.
Izzio earned his bachelor's degree from South Alabama in the winter of 2013.
Izzio and his wife, Erika, have two sons, Ace and Knox.
Major League Baseball Output
In Izzio’s career, 15 players have been selected in the Major League Baseball Draft.
During his previous year at Tulane, he worked with seven players who would be selected by major league teams, Collin Burns (Orioles) and Braden Olthoff (Angels), Donovan Benoit (Reds), Keagan Gillies (Orioles), Jack Aldrich (Royals), Connor Pellerin (Yankees), and Hudson Haskin (Orioles).
Izzio has landed 14 players in professional systems: 8 (Tulane), 6 (Pearl River CC), 1 (Charleston Southern).
Izzio's highest drafted player to date is outfielder Hudson Haskins he was selected as the 39th overall pick in 2020 by the Baltimore Orioles.
JUCO Production
Izzio has helped 25 players find homes at D1 collegiate institutions with three moving on to Power Five programs.
Izzio has placed athletes in 10 different conferences and 14 different ball clubs including:
- 1- Austin Peay (Ohio Valley)
- 1- Florida State (ACC)
- 1- Houston (AAC)
- 3- La Tech (C-USA)
- 3- Louisiana Monroe (Sun Belt)
- 2- Mississippi State (SEC)
- 1- Memphis (AAC)
- 1- Murray State (Ohio Valley)
- 1- New Orleans (Southland)
- 1- Northwestern State (Southland)
- 1- North Alabama (Atlantic Sun)
- 3- Southeastern (Southland)
- 4- South Alabama (Sun Belt)
- 2- Southern Miss (C-USA)
- 1-Troy (Sunbelt)
- Ryan Rigby, Right-Handed Pitcher - Mississippi State
- Colby White, Right-Handed Pitcher - Mississippi State
- Derek Eberly, Shortstop - Florida State
Coaching Record
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What They Are Saying About Anthony Izzio
"Anthony has been successful at several levels of college baseball due to his ability to create relationships, relentless work ethic and high baseball IQ. He will definitely help Tulane perform at a high level both on and off the field."
- Chris Prothro
Eastern Kentucky Head Baseball Coach
"Coach Izzio is a man of character, integrity and competency. As an MLB scout, I recognized and admired how prepared and organized Coach Izzio was while leading his pitching staff. His work ethic, enthusiasm, energy, coaching experience and passion for the game is unrivaled. Simply put, Tulane baseball just got better."
- Kevin Burrell
Chicago White Sox Area Scouting Director
"Anthony is a future star in our industry. He is not only a great coach but a relentless recruiter that can relate to today's student-athletes. Tulane will be proud to have him back in the program."
- Chad Caillet
South Carolina Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
"I'm extremely excited for Andrew's great opportunity! He's a relentless recruiter that knows talent and understands the value of relationships. I've always admired his unique ability to connect with the modern player. He has impacted every program he's been a part of and I can't wait to see the impact Anthony will make it Tulane.”
- Zach Zulli
Colorado Rockies Area Scout
"It was clear to me early in coach Izzio's career that he displayed attributes that aligned with others who are well respected in our game. I expect his passion and competitive nature to be an asset to Tulane Baseball and Coach Uhlman’s staff.”
- Clint Brown
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