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3 Former Broncs Playing Pro Ball
Three former Rider University baseball players are currently playing on the professional level; Jamie Hayes of the '09 team, Scott Knazek of the '06 team and Jim Hoey of the '03 team.
Rider's newest professional athlete, Jamie Hayes (Sunrise, Florida), compiled his second professional save on July 7, pitching for the Gulf Coast Braves in Kissimmee, Florida in the Rookie League. Hayes was drafted in June after setting Rider career records for saves (33), hits (265), runs scored (180) and stolen bases (96). As a pro he has pitched in three games and has yet to give up a hit or a run, with one walk and one strike out for the 7-3 Braves.
Scott Knazek ((Browns Mills, NJ/Pemberton), drafted in 2006 by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, is playing for the St. Paul Saints of the Independent American Association. A catcher, Knazek is batting .276 with 35 hits in 38 games, including five doubles, a triple and a home run. Knazek also made YouTube fame recently by holding on to the ball during a violent collision with Greg Porter at home plate. In 2006 at Rider Knazek batted .275 with 55 hits in 54 games. Knazek was third on the 2006 team in slugging percentage (.395) and led the team with 47 runs scored. In his three-year Rider career Knazek compiled 126 hits, including 24 doubles and 75 RBI in 125 games, while scoring 91 runs.
Jim Hoey (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) is pitching for the Bowie BaySox, the Baltimore Orioles AA minor league team. A relief pitcher, Hoey has appeared in 18 games this season and is 1-2 with a 3.46 earned run average. He has 30 strikeouts and 16 walks in 26 innings of work. Hoey was drafted in 2003 after his junior year at Rider and made his major league debut with the Orioles in 2006. Hoey began the 2006 season in a low Single A league in Delmarva, moved up to a higher A in Fredericksburg, before moving up to AA Bowie August 1. Hoey had missed almost an entire year after "Tommy John" surgery in 2004. Hoey was named to the 2006 South Atlantic League Northern Division all-star team. The day following the game, Hoey was promoted to the Frederick Keys in Maryland (high single A-Carolina League). Hoey was selected in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft in 2003 following his junior season at Rider, when he was a first-team All-New Jersey selection. Hoey won his final five decisions at Rider and finished 6-4 with a 2.24 earned run average as a junior. In his three seasons at Rider Hoey won 12 games and saved 10. He appeared in 23 games as a sophomore in 2002, a Rider record.
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Barry Davis
Head Coach: Rider University
In just his fourth season at Rider University Barry Davis led the Broncs to the NCAA Tournament as champion of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Barry Davis was named the Rider head coach in July of 2004. In his first year he led Rider to a 21-win season, including a 14-13 record in the MAAC. In his second season, he was named the co-winner of the MAAC Baseball Coach of the Year award, leading the Broncs to a playoff berth and a third place finish in the MAAC.
In 2008 his team defeated the top seed, Canisius, and beat the third seed, Siena, two out of the games to win the MAAC Tournament and advance to the NCAA Tournament in Fullerton, California.
Prior to coming to Rider Davis was the head coach at Georgia Southwestern State University from 2001-2004.
The four-time NJCAA Division III National Coach of the Year at Gloucester County College, Davis has compiled 646 victories in his head coaching career with just 274 losses, including 96 wins at Rider and an 11-year stint at Gloucester CC where he won four National Junior College titles and eight Regional Championships.
Davis was 137-87 at Georgia Southwestern, winning the 2002 conference regular season and finishing with a National NAIA Ranking of fifth, earning Georgia Dugout Club NAIA Coach of the Year honors. Davis has sent 17 of his players on to the professional ranks, including Scott Knazek of the 2006 Rider squad.
Davis also coached the National Junior College Athletic Association all-star team in 1999 which defeated Team Canada.
A 1987 graduate of Bridgewater (VA) College, Davis has assisted at George Mason and Frostburg State. Davis was an All-Conference and All-State shortstop at Bridgewater, earning team MVP honors as a junior.
Davis is Rider's eighth baseball coach and just the third since 1960.
Jaime Steward
Assistant Coach: Rider University
Jaime Steward of Blackwood, a former pitcher in the Anaheim Angels organization, was named the new assistant baseball coach at Rider University, Rider Head Coach Barry Davis announced.
Steward is a 1997 graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School and a 2001 graduate of Le Moyne College.
"Jaime is an excellent addition to our staff," said Davis, who led Rider to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship in 2008, advancing to the NCAA Regional at Cal Fullerton. "He has been successful at every level and has pitched for championship teams at the high school and college level."
The 2001 Le Moyne Athlete of the Year, Steward was the MAAC Pitcher of the Year in 1999, after earning MAAC Rookie of the Year honors in 1998.
At Le Moyne Steward graduated as the career leader in strikeouts and innings pitched, and was drafted in the 39th round by the Angels.
At Gloucester Catholic Steward earned All-State and honorable mention All-America honors as a senior, leading his team to a national ranking of fifth.
After two years in the Angels' organization Steward pitched for the Camden River Sharks and the Atlantic City Surf, and was selected as the starting pitcher in the 2005 Atlantic League South Division All-Star game.
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RU Camp FAQs
Q. What items should my child bring to baseball camp?
A. Each camp registrant is mailed or emailed the list stating what they need to bring. A confirmation letter and camp rules will be sent as well.
Q. What is your refund policy?
A. We do not offer refunds on canceled campers, just a future camp credit if you decide to cancel, but we do have what is called "Cancellation Protection".
We offer basic Cancellation Protection to allow participants some peace of mind in case plans change. This allows us to keep our prices low and provide the best service possible. Due at the time of registration, Cancellation Protection entitles you to a full refund of camp fees should you cancel your registration more than 14 days prior to the start of an overnight camp, and 7 days prior to the start of a day camp. If you cancel within 14 or 7 days of the start of your session, we will give you a camp credit for all money paid.
The credit is valid for three years from camp date at any of our camps, clinics or prospect events. Credit with insurance is transferable to family members or friends, and good toward a future camp.
Q. Is there a medical staff at camp?
A. Yes, a certified trainer will be on site at all times.
Q. Who makes up the staff?
A. Camp staff usually includes the coaching staff, players and sometimes other college coaches from the area.
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