Tim Federowicz becomes just the second former Major League Baseball player inducted into the Apex High School Hall of Fame, joining Landon Powell. He is also the first Apex graduate to compete in the Olympics, earning a Silver Medal with Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021).
At Apex High School, Tim was a two-time All-Conference selection, team captain, and Defensive Player of the Year before graduating in 2005.
He continued his baseball career at the University of North Carolina, where he quickly established himself as one of the nation’s top catchers. As a freshman, he earned Freshman All-America honors from both Baseball America and Collegiate Baseball, set a UNC freshman record with 62 RBIs, and was named to both the NCAA Regional and College World Series All-Tournament Teams. He helped lead the Tar Heels to three College World Series appearances during his collegiate career.
As a sophomore, Tim started all 73 games and earned Second-Team All-ACC honors while hitting .333. His versatility was on full display as he also pitched out of the bullpen, appearing in 19 games and recording a 3.38 ERA in ACC play.
As a junior, Tim hit .303 and delivered one of the most memorable moments in UNC baseball history, blasting a ninth-inning grand slam against LSU in an elimination game at the College World Series to secure a 7-3 victory and extend the Tar Heels’ postseason run.
The Boston Red Sox selected Tim in the 7th round of the 2008 MLB Draft. He made his Major League debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2011 and went on to spend parts of nine seasons in the major leagues with the Dodgers, Cubs, Giants, Astros, Reds, and Rangers organizations. During his professional playing career, he earned both a World Series Championship ring with the Chicago Cubs and an Olympic Silver Medal with Team USA.
Following a 14-year professional playing career, Tim transitioned into coaching and managing. He spent one season as the Major League Catching Coach for the Detroit Tigers and is currently in his fourth season as a Triple-A Field Manager. Widely respected for his leadership, communication, and player development abilities, Tim aspires to one day become a Major League manager.
Tim and his wife, Megan, have two daughters, Emma and Ava, and reside in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, during the offseason.
