Hempstead, NY -
Hofstra University Baseball Coach Patrick Anderson today announced that Jeremy
Hill, a veteran of 14 professional seasons, would join the Pride baseball staff
as a volunteer assistant coach.
"Jeremy's experience and his knowledge of the game will have
a big impact on our program," said Anderson. "He is a welcome addition to our
staff."
Hill was drafted as a catcher in the fifth round by the
Kansas City Royals in the 1996 amateur draft and was later converted to a
pitcher. He was called up to the big leagues by the Royals in 2002 and was 0-1
with a 3.86 ERA in 10 appearances. He made one appearance for the Royals in
2003 before being traded to the New York Mets in exchange for reliever Graeme
Lloyd.
He stayed in the Mets organization until the end of the 2005
season, splitting time between the AA and AAA level. In 2006 he signed with the
Newark Bears of the Atlantic League and was 7-5 with three saves in 56
appearances. In 2007 Hill pitched for the Macoto Cobras in Taiwan and continued
his international playing in 2008 as a member of the Monclova Acereros of the
Mexican League.
He enjoyed one of the finer seasons of his career pitching
for the Triple-A level Acereros, posting a 4-2 record, 23 saves and a 2.64 ERA
in 57 games. Hill earned a spot on the Mexican League All-Star Team that season
as well. In 2009 he returned to the United States after signing with the Los
Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He went 3-4 with 20 saves in 55 games for the Salt
Lake Bees of the Pacific Coast League (AAA). He returned to Salt Lake in 2010
and was 1-0 in 11 appearances before announcing his retirement in May.
Hill posted a career 20-26 record in the minors with 95
saves and a 3.58 ERA. He also struck out 400 batters in 397 inning pitched.
In addition to his playing career, Hill has served as a
baseball instructor for Zoned Incorporated and as a personal trainer for New
York Sports Club, Inc.
A native of Dallas, Texas, Hill is a 1996 graduate of W.T.
White High School and also holds an associates degree from the University of
Phoenix.
Hill currently resides in Dix Hills, New York, with his
wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Addison.
