Daniel Himmerick

Major League Rehabilitation Coordinator, Cleveland Guardians


Education & Experience

University of North Dakota (DPT)
Saint John’s University, MN (BA in Biology)
Began working in baseball in 2019

About Daniel

Daniel is entering his seventh year with the Cleveland Guardians, his first as Major League Rehabilitation Coordinator. He has previously served as Assistance Director, Minor League Medical Services, Minor League Rehabilitation Coordinator, and Minor League Physical Therapist with the Cleveland Guardians. Prior to joining the Guardians Medical Staff, he completed a Sports Physical Therapy Residency through M Health Fairview in Minneapolis, MN in 2018 followed by an Upper Extremity Athlete Fellowship completed through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in partnership with the Cleveland Guardians in Columbus, OH in 2019. Originally from Minot, ND, Daniel completed his B.A. in biology through Saint John’s University (MN) in 2014. He went on to complete his Doctor of Physical Therapy through the University of North Dakota in 2017 where he completed a clinical rotation with the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, FL. Daniel is a Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (2019) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (2017). He currently serves as Chair of the Fellowship Committee of the PBPTS.