Rider University Athletics

Jaime Steward of Blackwood, a former pitcher in the Anaheim Angels organization, begins his seventh season as an assistant coach at Rider.

"Jaime has been an excellent addition to our staff," said Rider head coach Barry Davis. "He was successful at every level as a pitcher and has been very successful here as a pitching coach."

"I am very excited to be a part of the Rider Baseball Program," said Steward.  "Coach Davis is a proven winner and I am constantly learning from him."

Since Steward joined the Rider staff four of his pitchers have been drafted and have gone on to professional careers, and three of his pitchers have earned MAAC Pitcher of the Year honors, Mike Thomas in 2010, Mike Murphy in 2012 and Kurt Sowa in 2013.

Steward is a 1997 graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School and a 2001 graduate of Le Moyne College.  At Le Moyne Steward graduated as the career leader in strikeouts and innings pitched, and was drafted in the 39th round by the Angels.

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 Gloucester Catholic Steward earned All-State and honorable mention All-America honors as a senior, leading his team to a national ranking of fifth.

"I have high expectations for our pitching staff as we work toward regaining the MAAC Championship," Steward said.

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.  "That experience brings instant credibility to our pitching program," Davis said. "I am looking forward to working with him this year."