The NCAA approved a third paid assistant coach starting with the 2024 season, and Arizona didn’t have to look far to find who would get that gig.
Volunteer assistant Toby DeMello has been promoted to a full-time role, one that will see him continue as the Wildcats’ hitting coordinator and third base coach, in addition to working with Arizona’s catchers. By being a paid assistant, he also is able to recruit alongside head coach Chip Hale, pitching coach Kevin Vance and recruiting coordinator/first base coach Trip Couch.
The 33-year-old DeMello will be entering his third season with the program, coming to the UA from Sacramento State.