Mike Grady returns to the Pioneer coaching staff in 2014 as Malone’s pitching coach.
He previously served in the same role for the Pioneers from 2005-2009, during which time Malone’s hurlers experienced plenty of success, helping the squad break the school record for wins three times during Grady’s five years on the coaching staff.
Grady played high school baseball at North Canton Hoover where he was a two-time All-Federal League pitcher. After graduating in 2000, Grady played college baseball at NCAA Division III power Ohio Wesleyan University where he was a four-year letterman and was part of two NCAC Championships in 2001 and 2003.
In 2005, Grady played professionally for the Washington Wild Things under John Massarelli, who also currently serves on the Pioneer coaching staff. As a relief pitcher, Grady posted a 3-2 record with two saves and a 3.67 earned run average in 26 appearances.
He currently resides in North Canton with his wife, Leslie, and their son, Michael (9 months). In addition to his coaching duties, Grady also serves as a teacher at Marlington High School.
