Meet the Team

2025 Coaching Staff

Ed Knaggs

HEAD COACH

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It was announced on September 24th that Ed Knaggs would be taking on the role of Head Coach for the Bellingham Bells in the 2025 season.

Knaggs spent 13 years as the Head Coach of the Wenatchee AppleSox from 2001 to 2014, and five seasons as the Associate Head Coach of the Corvallis Knights from 2018 to 2019 and 2022 to 2024.

During his tenure with the AppleSox, Knaggs posted a winning record every season. He led Wenatchee to five West Coast League championships (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2012) and two runner-up finishes (2008, 2013). Knaggs also won five division championships and was named WCL Coach of the Year four times before retiring after the 2014 season. Overall, he coached 771 total games and compiled a 300-172 (.636) record in WCL regular-season contests. Wenatchee also won the 2003 Pacific International League title, which was the precursor to the current WCL.

Prior to his coaching career, Knaggs played at College of the Canyons under former USC and UC Irvine coach Mike Gillespie, and at UC Irvine under Steve Hertz. He was an assistant coach at Gonzaga under Hertz for seven years before moving to Wenatchee to become the head coach at Wenatchee High School from 1991 to 2011. Knaggs also assisted with the Chatham A’s of the Cape Cod League for one season.

Jim Clem

PITCHING COACH

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After a year away to focus on family, Jim Clem returns to the Bellingham Bells as pitching coach for the 2025 season.

Clem spent 11 seasons with the Bells from 2011 to 2021 as pitching coach and recruiting coordinator. During that time, his pitching staffs were consistently among the league’s best, and two of his pitchers, Seth Martinez (2014) and Eric Chavarria (2021), were named West Coast League Pitcher of the Year. In 2023, Clem returned for one season as the team’s head coach/manager, leading the Bells to an incredible season that included the team being named the 2023 WCL North First Half Champions and clinching a playoff spot for the third season in a row.

Clem has long been recognized as a legendary area coach, and has been inducted into several Halls of Fame, including the WIAA Coaches Hall of Fame, the Washington State Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and the Central Washington University Athletics Hall of Fame.

Cody Anderson

ASSOCIATE PITCHING COACH

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Anderson returns for his third season with the Bellingham Bells in 2025. He served as the Associate Pitching Coach for the team in 2022 and 2023, and played for the Bells in the summer of 2015, as part of a collegiate career that included time at Bellevue College and Washington State University.

Anderson began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Bellevue College, where he spent four seasons. In 2023, he became the Pitching Coach at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. He is currently the Pitching Coach at Bushnell University in Eugene, Oregon

Riley Parker

ASSISTANT COACH

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Riley Parker will return to the Bellingham Bells coaching staff as an assistant coach for the 2025 season. Parker played three years in the West Coast League, two of which were with the Bellingham Bells.

Currently, Parker is serving as a volunteer assistant coach at his alma mater, CSU – San Bernardino.

2025 Training Staff

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Dr. Amar Parehk

PT, DPT

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Founder and Owner of EverStrong Therapy, Dr. Amar Parekh PT, DPT has been studying and working as a Physical Therapist for over a decade. His passion is the recovery, training, support, injury prevention, and physical longevity of athletes at every level. He has built a business around this passion: correcting and optimizing an athlete’s movement in order to keep them performing at their best.

Since starting EverStrong Therapy, he has had the privilege of not only working with many of the sports teams in Bellingham but also with elite level professional athletes on an individual basis, including players and competitors in the NFL, the USPA, and the USPSA.

EverStrong Therapy is the Official Physical Therapy Partner of the Bellingham Bells!

EverStrong Therapy is changing how physical therapy is done. Their fitness forward approach goes above the normal standard of care. Bridging the gap between rehab and performance training, they have a proven track record of getting their clients moving and feeling their very best. Sessions are a full hour, directly spent with your physical therapist, and with 6 gym-based offices throughout Bellingham and Whatcom County, they make exceptional care more accessible than ever. They also offer a free 30-minute in-person consultation to see if EverStrong is the right fit for you.

For more information, including insurances they cover, scheduling, or their team, please email [email protected], or follow them on Instagram @everstrongtherapy

New Player Information

To be a Bellingham Bells player, you need to demonstrate exceptional skill on the field, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to teamwork. You must embody sportsmanship, dedication to improving your craft, and a passion for the game. Representing the Bells means being a positive role model in the community and upholding the proud tradition of excellence both on and off the field.

Do you have what it takes?

FAQ’s

Who should I contact about playing for the Bells?

Please contact Bells General Manager, Stephanie Morrell, [email protected]

Does it cost anything to be a part of the Bells?

We do not charge a player fee. The expenses you may incur are your transportation to and from Bellingham, meals or snacks outside of what is provided by the team and host family (typically, three meals a day are provided to you at home), and personal expenses (toiletry, gas and/or carpool money, etc.)

What do I get from playing for the Bells?

A summer’s worth of learning and development not only in baseball but also as a person.

Where is Bellingham?

Bellingham, WA is in the Pacific Northwest. About 90 miles from Seattle and about 20 miles from the Canadian border.

How long am I expected to stay in Bellingham?

All players are expected to be in Bellingham from report day (typically end of May) to the end of the season (August 8 – 15 depending on post-season qualification).

Do I have to find my own housing?

Bells front office staff places players in host families, keeping in mind best fit for the player and family, transportation needs and other concerns (like pet allergies). Team staff vet all host families, and host families undergo an application and home visit process.

Bells in the Bigs

The Bellingham Bells have a proud history of developing talent that has gone on to succeed at the highest levels of baseball, with several former players making it to Major League Baseball (MLB). These athletes honed their skills during their time with the Bells, benefiting from top-tier coaching and competitive play in the West Coast League. Many have become standout players, showcasing the lessons learned in Bellingham as they excelled on the professional stage. Their journeys from collegiate summer ball to MLB highlight the Bells’ reputation as a stepping stone for future stars, further cementing the team’s role in cultivating the next generation of baseball greats.