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Nick Derba, Former Chatham Player, Returns as Coach
![]() photo by Eric Adler Nick Derba (Chatham '04-06) pictured with Matt Rizzotti (Chatham '06). After knowing Derba for three seasons, Schiffner was most impressed with Derba because of his knowledge of the game. "He was an outstanding player, and he was like another coach," Schiffner said. "With the combination of Tyler Kincaid (former pitching coach) and him (Derba), our pitching staff was under control." Derba was drafted in the 30th round by the St. Louis Cardinals, and spent six years in their organization, reaching as high as their AAA affiliate, the Memphis Redbirds. While Derba is a big fan of Schiffner as a coach, Schiffner is an even bigger fan of Derba as a coach, and believes his time playing on the Cape and in the Cardinals organization will help him prosper. "He has a chance to be really good as a coach, no matter if he decides to stay in college or go back to the pros," Schiffner said. "When you get the chance to play in this type of situation, and spend six years in a major league organization, you're going to learn some things." For Derba, coaching the Anglers this season is all about learning, and hopefully teaching someone a thing or two. "I am hoping to learn, and If I can help someone as well, I would consider it to be a success," Derba said. "I love being around baseball, It's amazing getting a chance to return to my team, and I am going to do anything I can to help the team." Schiffner is excited to have Derba on the staff, has seen alot of qualities in him that he likes, and is excited for his future as a coach. "The one word that comes to mind is passion," Schiffner said. "He is a natural coach, he interacts well with the players, and he loves to ask questions. The world is his oyster." |
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