Bryan Corey
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Bryan Scott Corey is a Major League Baseball
right-handed relief pitcher
. He is currently a free agent.
in the 12th round of the 1993 Major League Baseball Draft
, he was converted from a position player to a pitcher by the Tigers in . Corey would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks
after being selected 63rd in the expansion draft.
After his short spell with the Diamondbacks in , Corey became a Triple-A journeyman
, playing for Triple-A affiliates of the Arizona Diamondbacks , Detroit Tigers (1999), Oakland Athletics
, San Diego Padres
, Los Angeles Dodgers
(-), Chicago Cubs
, Florida Marlins
, Texas Rangers , and Boston Red Sox
(2006-). In addition, he pitched in the Japan Central League
with the Yomiuri Giants
in 2004.
On June 19, 2006, Corey had his contract purchased by the Texas Rangers to pitch in the bullpen, but was designated for assignment
by the Rangers on July 25, 2006 after posting a 1-1 record with an ERA
of 2.60. On July 30, 2006, Corey was traded to the Red Sox for minor league pitcher Luis Mendoza
, but he was again designated for assignment after pitching 1 inning for the Red Sox, giving up a solo home run
. He returned to the Red Sox for spring 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. However was called up on September 1 when rosters expanded. On April 17, 2008, Corey declined an outright assignment to Triple-A after being designated for assignment and became a free agent. 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. On May 11, 2008, Corey was traded to the San Diego Padres
for a PTBNL
or cash considerations. He became a free agent at the end of the season and signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers in February .
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
right-handed relief pitcher
Relief pitcher
A relief pitcher or reliever is a baseball or softball pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, fatigue, ejection, or for other strategic reasons, such as being substituted by a pinch hitter...
. He is currently a free agent.
Biography
Originally selected by the Detroit TigersDetroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
in the 12th round of the 1993 Major League Baseball Draft
1993 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1993 Major League Baseball draft.-Compensation picks:-Other notable players:*Scott Rolen was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2nd round of the 1993 amateur draft....
, he was converted from a position player to a pitcher by the Tigers in . Corey would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
after being selected 63rd in the expansion draft.
After his short spell with the Diamondbacks in , Corey became a Triple-A journeyman
Journeyman (sports)
A journeyman or journeywoman is an athlete or professional sports player who is technically competent, but unable to excel. In certain parts of the world the term has less negative connotations and the inability to excel is not needed for a player to be labelled thus.-Definitions:Alexandra Allred...
, playing for Triple-A affiliates of the Arizona Diamondbacks , Detroit Tigers (1999), Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
, San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
, Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
(-), Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
, Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
, Texas Rangers , and Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
(2006-). In addition, he pitched in the Japan Central League
Central League
The or is one the two professional baseball leagues that constitute Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan. The winner of the league championship plays against the winner of the Pacific League in the annual Japan Series. It currently consists of six teams from around the country,The Central League...
with the Yomiuri Giants
Yomiuri Giants
The are a professional baseball team based in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan. The team competes in the Central League in Nippon Professional Baseball, the top level of professional play in Japan. They play their home games in the Tokyo Dome, opened in 1988. The English-language press occasionally calls the...
in 2004.
On June 19, 2006, Corey had his contract purchased by the Texas Rangers to pitch in the bullpen, but was designated for assignment
Designated for assignment
Designated for assignment is a contractual term used in Major League Baseball. When a player is designated for assignment, he is immediately removed from the club's 40-man roster. This gives the club 10 days to decide what to do with the player while freeing up a roster spot for another...
by the Rangers on July 25, 2006 after posting a 1-1 record with an ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
of 2.60. On July 30, 2006, Corey was traded to the Red Sox for minor league pitcher Luis Mendoza
Luis Mendoza (baseball)
Luis Alonso Mendoza Rodríguez is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals organization.-Baseball career:...
, but he was again designated for assignment after pitching 1 inning for the Red Sox, giving up a solo home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
. He returned to the Red Sox for spring training
Spring training
In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play...
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. However was called up on September 1 when rosters expanded. On April 17, 2008, Corey declined an outright assignment to Triple-A after being designated for assignment and became a free agent. 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. On May 11, 2008, Corey was traded to the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
for a PTBNL
Player to be named later
The concept of the "player to be named later" is most often associated with Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball trades.-Description:...
or cash considerations. He became a free agent at the end of the season and signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers in February .