Baseball's Nick Derba Promoted to Associate Head Coach
8/6/2015 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
ORONO, Maine -- University of Maine head baseball coach Steve Trimper has announced the promotion of assistant coach Nick Derba to associate head coach.
Derba spent the past two years as an assistant under Trimper, primarily working with Maine's hitters and catchers, along with coordinating the Black Bears recruiting efforts.
After a highly decorated playing career at Manhattan College, Derba was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 30th round of the 2007 Major League Draft. Known in the professional ranks as an outstanding receiver and thrower, Derba's career in the Cardinal system spanned six seasons. Derba advanced as high as AAA Memphis (PCL), he was also a member of the 2012 Texas League champion Springfield Cardinals. From 2008-2012 Derba spent significant time in the Cardinals Major League spring training camp. Derba retired following the 2012 season to pursue a career in coaching.
Prior to his arrival at Maine Derba served as the hitting and catching coach for the Chatham Anglers for the Cape Cod Baseball League during the summer of 2013, the same team that he played for from 2004-06. He was a volunteer during the 2012 season at Manhattan College, after working with the Jasper catchers during the 2011 and 2010 off-seasons.
During his career at Manhattan College, Derba was a three-time All-MAAC first team catcher. He was the only three year captain in Manhattan baseball history. Derba is among the school's all-time leaders in career home runs, hits, runs scored, games played and RBI.
A 2007 graduate of Manhattan College, Derba graduated with a degree in biology with a concentration in pre-med. He obtained a double minor in psychology and chemistry. While with the Jaspers, he was a three-time All-MAAC academic team selection. He was a nominee for the Thomas J. Gunn Medal in 2007 and received the John Daly award for community service.
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