Paul Noce

Manager

Paul Noce returns to the dugout in 2025 to manage the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers, marking his 45th year in professional baseball. Defined by his unwavering loyalty, determination, and exceptional character, Noce has been a cornerstone of the USPBL since its inception. He previously managed the Eastside Diamond Hoppers for their first six seasons and served as the league’s Field Coordinator from 2021 to 2025.

Noce’s impact on the USPBL has been profound. Under his guidance, the Diamond Hoppers were consistently among the league leaders in offensive categories, reaching the USPBL Championship Game in both 2018 and 2021. He has a proven track record of player development, having mentored 12 players who signed with MLB organizations since 2016. Notably, three of his former Hoppers have gone on to reach the Major Leagues.

Noce’s own playing career includes two stints in Major League Baseball with the Chicago Cubs (1987) and the Cincinnati Reds (1990). He was a member of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds World Series team and a AAA World Series Champion with the Indianapolis Indians in 1988. In the minor leagues, he was selected as a Topps All-Star at the Double-A level.

Following his playing career, Noce excelled as a collegiate coach. In 1994, he took the reins at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, MI, where he amassed 349 wins during his tenure. He was inducted into the Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame in San Mateo, CA, in 2012.

Noce currently resides in Adrian, MI, with his wife Diane, and is a proud father of two sons and five grandchildren.

Email Address: pnoce@uspbl.com