| Bryan Corey | |
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| Relief pitcher | |
| Born: (1973-10-21)October 21, 1973 (age 52) Thousand Oaks, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: May 13, 1998, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| NPB: June 22, 2004, for the Yomiuri Giants | |
| KBO: April 2, 2011, for the Lotte Giants | |
| CPBL: September 4, 2011, for the Lotte Giants | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: August 9, 2008, for the San Diego Padres | |
| NPB: September 28, 2009, for the Chiba Lotte Marines | |
| KBO: July 8, 2011, for the Lotte Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 4–4 |
| Earned run average | 5.13 |
| Strikeouts | 57 |
| NPB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 5–5 |
| Earned run average | 5.08 |
| Strikeouts | 47 |
| KBO statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 4–3 |
| Earned run average | 4.23 |
| Strikeouts | 48 |
| CPBL statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–1 |
| Earned run average | 4.37 |
| Strikeouts | 15 |
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Bryan Scott Corey (born October 21, 1973)[1] is an American former professionalbaseball right-handedrelief pitcher who played inMajor League Baseball (MLB),[2]Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB),[3] theKBO League,[4] and theChinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) during his career. He is currently apitching coach in theOakland Athleticsminor league organization.
Originally selected by theDetroit Tigers in the 12th round of the1993 Major League Baseball draft, he was converted from a position player to a pitcher by the Tigers in1995. Corey would make his Major League Baseball debut with theArizona Diamondbacks after being selected 63rd in the expansion draft.
After his short spell with the Diamondbacks in1998, Corey became a Triple-Ajourneyman, playing for Triple-A affiliates of the Arizona Diamondbacks (1999), Detroit Tigers (1999),Oakland Athletics (2000),San Diego Padres (2001),Los Angeles Dodgers (2002–2003),Chicago Cubs (2004),Florida Marlins (2005), Texas Rangers (2006), andBoston Red Sox (2006-2008). In addition, he pitched in theJapan Central League with theYomiuri Giants in 2004.
On June 19, 2006, Corey had his contract purchased by the Texas Rangers to pitch in the bullpen, but wasdesignated for assignment by the Rangers on July 25, 2006, after posting a 1–1 record with anERA of 2.60. On July 30, 2006, Corey was traded to the Red Sox for minor league pitcherLuis Mendoza,[5] but he was again designated for assignment after pitching 1 inning for the Red Sox, giving up a solohome run. He returned to the Red Sox forspring training in 2007 and went 0–1 with a 1.50 ERA in 12 innings, but was not selected to be part of the 25-man roster.[6] However, he was called up on September 1 when rostersexpanded.[7] On April 14, 2008, Corey was again designated for assignment by the Red Sox.[8] On April 17, Corey declined an outright assignment to Triple-A and became a free agent.[9] On April 22, 2008, Corey resigned with the Red Sox to a minor league contract. On April 25, 2008, the Red Sox purchased his contract from the Triple-A Pawtucket. He was once again designated for assignment on April 29.[10] On May 11, 2008, Corey was traded to theSan Diego Padres for aPTBNL or cash considerations.[11] He became a free agent at the end of the season and signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers in February2009.
In 2017, Corey served as thepitching coach for theOakland Athletics'Vermont Lake Monsters of the Low-ANew York–Penn League. He was promoted to the same position with their High-ACalifornia LeagueStockton Ports for 2018.[12]
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