The Rockford RiverHawks announced the trade of infielder David Cooper to the Gary SouthShore RailCats left-handed pitcher Jeremy Hauer.
Hauer was 2-1 with a 3.65 ERA in 43 appearances last year for Gary. Hauer is from Sherrard Illinois and went to Rock Island Alleman High School. Hauer has spent three seasons in independent ball since 2009 with a 1-5 record and a 5.67 ERA.