North Central College Cardinals

Joe Mazzuca was a 12th-round MLB draft pick by the Florida Marlins in 2003 out of Northern Illinois University. In addition to his time in the Marlins organization, Mazzuca also played 12 years professionally in the Italian Baseball League. During that time, he contributed to four Italian Baseball League Championships.

Mazzuca was also a member of the Italian National Team from 2006-14 and helped win two European Cup Championships, being named the MVP in the 2014 season. Mazzuca also competed for the Italian team in the World Cup Classic in 2009.

Mazzuca is the owner and lead instructor of Mazzuca Baseball training, established in 2003. He will work with infielders and hitters at North Central.