ASTON, PA – Neumann University Director of Athletics and Recreation, Chuck Sack, is excited to announce the hiring of Scott Grimes as the new Head Baseball Coach at Neumann University.
 
"As a community we are pleased to introduce Scott as our head baseball coach.  His track record of success as a student-athlete, professional athlete and college coach is outstanding and an example of his work ethic and competitive drive.  He has a great love for the game of baseball, but it is the combination of his distinct knowledge, skills and abilities that fit our institutional values most effectively."
 
Grimes comes to the Knights with eight years of professional playing experience, as well as over seven
years of Division I coaching experience.
 
"I'm incredibly grateful to Chuck Sack, Dr. Domes and the entire Neumann University community with entrusting me with this unbelievable opportunity.  It is an absolute honor to be selected as the next Head Baseball Coach of Neumann University.  The foundation is in place for sustained success, I'm eager to get to work, help these student-athletes reach all their goals and have an impact on the baseball program and in the lives of these young men."
 
Grimes most recently was entering his third season as an Assistant Coach at the University of Delaware, where he was responsible for working with the Blue Hen hitters, outfielders, & catchers, while also serving as the program's summer camp event coordinator.
 
Prior to arriving in Newark, Del., Grimes completed five seasons as an Assistant Coach at La Salle University, where he served as the team's third base coach, and worked with outfielders, infielders & catchers.
 
Before his time with the Explorers, Grimes spent 8 seasons playing professional baseball.  His career started in the Can-Am Independent Baseball League from 2005-2008.  In 2008, with the Worcester Tornadoes, Grimes was named Player of the Year, and League MVP.  Grimes signed with the New York Mets Organization for the season of 2009, and finished his playing career with the York Revolution, of the Atlantic Baseball League, from 2010-2012.  While in York, he won 2 League Championships.  In the 2010 season, Grimes won Player of the Year, and set the league runs scored record, which he still owns.
 
Prior to his professional career, Grimes was a four year stand out at Keystone College, setting and still owning many school records, as well as being inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2012.