Eastern Wayne Today

Wayne State University’s baseball program has announced two changes to its coaching staff for the 2025-26 academic year. Head coach Ryan Kelley confirmed that Seth Marano, a former volunteer assistant and student-athlete with the team from 2021 to 2024, will become the new pitching coach. Paul Vossen, who recently finished his collegiate playing career, joins as a graduate assistant coach.

Marano joined Wayne State after spending two years at Lansing Community College. He played in 35 games for the Warriors, starting in 32 of them. Over his time on the mound, he posted a 4.47 ERA across 189.1 innings and recorded a 15-7 win-loss record. In 2023, Marano was named to the All-GLIAC Second Team after finishing with a 6-1 record and a 3.68 ERA over 66 innings.

Coach Kelley spoke about Marano’s appointment: "Coach Marano was a very impressive competitor with tremendous pitchability skills during his playing career in our uniform. He accumulated significant mound time at a high-level junior college, in the Northwoods League, and obviously in NCAA regular and postseason action with Wayne State University. His playing and training experiences will be instrumental as he relates to our present and future pitching staff. He will be instrumental in cultivating a competitive environment that will compliment skill set and training development. Yet, his passion for our baseball program, University, and our student-athletes, will help advance our culture forward."

Paul Vossen comes to Wayne State from Reno, Nevada. His five-year college playing career included stops at the University of Iowa (2020-21), Utah Valley University (2022), and St. Bonaventure (2024-25).

On Vossen’s hiring, Kelley said: "We are very excited to add coach Vossen to our coaching staff. His knowledge of our game, desire to be with our University, and passion for Detroit were impressive touch points during this selection process. He has built key experiences from significant stops across the United States during his baseball journey. We look forward to him assisting with our position-player development, day-to-day operations, and continuing to enhance the Wayne State University baseball program. It will be great having him in the Green and Gold!"