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DeMacio becomes director of scouting
Position open as a result of Clark's departureBy Mark Bowman / MLB.com
10/14/09 5:02 PM EST
LOS ANGELES -- Tony DeMacio's storied career as a scout reached its first milestone during the summer of 1984, when with his first signing he provided the Braves a young left-hander from Billerica, Mass., named Tom Glavine.Over the course of the 25 years that have since passed, DeMacio has established himself as one of the game's most respected scouts. Now, he's been provided the opportunity to run the Braves' scouting department.
The Braves announced Wednesday afternoon that DeMacio has been given a two-year contract to serve as their director of scouting. He fills the void created on Monday, when Roy Clark ended his 11-year tenure in this role to pursue the opportunity to become an assistant general manager with the Nationals.
"We are thrilled to be able to add someone to our management staff of Tony's caliber," Braves general manager Frank Wren said. "He was trained by the legendary Paul Snyder, and can carry on that great tradition of excellence in scouting that the Braves have become known for."
Snyder, who is recognized as one of the top scouts in baseball history, worked with DeMacio and his other scouts to help rebuild the Braves' Minor League system during the 1980s.
"Tony was always someone who I felt was a real difference maker for the organization," Snyder said. "He's a baseball person and an excellent evaluator of talent who truly goes about his business the right way. I'm very happy for him and for the Braves."
Before leaving the Braves to join the Indians in 1990, DeMacio was also credited with signing Chipper Jones, who was the top overall selection in that year's First-Year Player Draft.
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
