The Heidenheim Heidekoepfe announced on Monday that they have signed former minor leaguer RJ Hively for the 2018 season. The 29-year-old Californian is supposed to pitch in game two each week and serve as pitching coach of the club. Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2012 he reached Triple-A before getting released in 2016. He then played two seasons in the Atlantic League.