Bio

Ed Campaniello joins the Raptors staff as Hitting/Bench coach for the 2024 season. Ed brings with him nine years of experience as a professional player, and an additional 20 years in coaching and development.

Campaniello on joining the Raptors staff, “I'm looking forward to putting on the Raptor uniform, representing Ogden and the rich tradition of winning professional baseball.”

Ed’s professional career began as a player in 1995. He batted .339 for the Welland Aquaducks, where his contract was purchased by the Cincinnati Reds organization.

Ed had the opportunity to take his talents overseas and play in the Italian Baseball League. In the IBL, he helped Semenzato Casa d’Aste Rimini to the A/1 title in 1999 by hitting .329 and taking home MVP honors in the championship series. He recorded 644 career minor league hits, and a career .309 average.

After his playing days, Ed began coaching and player development in 2004. He has coached in many capacities throughout the last two decades, including time as a coach in the Oakland A’s organization.

Raptors Manager Evan Parker on hiring Campaniello, “Ed and I clicked from the first day. He has been around every facet of baseball, and more importantly is a quality human being. He’s a necessary part to a winning coaching staff. We will continue to build our winning culture together.”