Randolph-Macon College

Jake Zappia was hired as an assistant coach for the RMC Baseball program ahead of the team's 2026 season.

In his first season, Zappia was part of a team that won a Regional tournament, as a result of knocking off (4) Penn State Harrisburg in the Albany Regional.

Zappia arrives at Randolph-Macon after playing baseball at Baldwin Wallace University, where he helped the program reach the College World Series in 2022 and 2023. He returned as a coach in 2024 and 2025, contributing to a historic run that included the program's first-ever No. 1 national ranking, its first time hosting a regional, back-to-back conference tournament championships, and four straight regional appearances. Alongside his collegiate success, Zappia has worked in player development at Driveline Baseball and coached athletes ranging from youth to professional levels, with expertise in recruiting, scouting, and development.

Zappia graduated from Baldwin Wallace Univeristy with a Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management and minored in Athletic Coaching. He went on to earn his MBA at Baldwin Wallace in Strategic Marketing in July, 2024.