Jordan Schwartz enters his first season as an assistant coach at Hilbert. He will serve as the Hawks pitching coach.
The Hornell, NY native comes to the Hawks after a 3 year stint with the Oakland A’s organization. Schwartz was drafted in the 4th round back in 2014 out of Niagara University, where he played from 2012-14 after finishing off a record setting junior campaign. During his junior season at NU, Schwartz tossed 95.1 innings, racking up 109 strikeouts, all while posting a stellar 3.30 ERA. His 95.1 innings is the most innings tossed in a single season in program history, and his 109 strikeouts on the season ranks second all-time.
Schwartz also spent time playing in summer collegiate leagues while at Niagara. He played for the Niagara Power in the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL), and the Mystic Schooners of the New England College Baseball League (NECBL).
