Kory DeHaan
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Korwin Jay "Kory" DeHaan (born July 16, 1976, in Pella, Iowa
) was a Major League Baseball
outfielder. He is an alumnus of Morningside College
.
Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates
in the 7th round of the 1997 MLB amateur draft, DeHaan would make his Major League Baseball
debut with the San Diego Padres
on April 25, 2000, and appear in his final game during the September 29, 2002
.
He is currently the interim manager for the Golden Baseball League
's Chico Outlaws
after starting the 2009 season as hitting coach. He replaced Greg Cadaret
on July 24, 2009, who was fired that day.
In December 2009, he left the Outlaws to accept the job as hitting coach for the Padres' rookie league club in Peoria, Arizona
.
Pella, Iowa
Pella is a city in Marion County, Iowa, United States. The population was 9,832 at the 2000 census. Pella is the home of Central College as well as several manufacturing companies, including Pella Corporation and Vermeer Manufacturing Company.- History :...
) was a Major League Baseball
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...
outfielder. He is an alumnus of Morningside College
Morningside College
Morningside College is a private, liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church located in Sioux City, Iowa. Founded in 1894 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, Morningside College is a private, four-year, co-educational liberal arts institution. Morningside has 21 buildings on a ...
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Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
in the 7th round of the 1997 MLB amateur draft, DeHaan would make his Major League Baseball
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...
debut with 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...
on April 25, 2000, and appear in his final game during the September 29, 2002
2002 in baseball
-Major League Baseball:*Regular Season Champions*World Series Champion - Anaheim Angels*Postseason - October 1 to October 27Click on any series score to link to that series' page....
.
He is currently the interim manager for the Golden Baseball League
Golden Baseball League
The Golden Baseball League, based in San Ramon, California, was an independent baseball league. It later merged with the Northern League and the United Baseball League to form the North American League in the western United States, western Canada and Mexico....
's Chico Outlaws
Chico Outlaws
The Chico Outlaws are a professional baseball team based in Chico, California, in the United States. The Outlaws are a member of the Western Division of the independent North American League, which is not affiliated with either Major League Baseball or Minor League Baseball...
after starting the 2009 season as hitting coach. He replaced Greg Cadaret
Greg Cadaret
Gregory James Cadaret is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues primarily in relief from - and -....
on July 24, 2009, who was fired that day.
In December 2009, he left the Outlaws to accept the job as hitting coach for the Padres' rookie league club in Peoria, Arizona
Peoria, Arizona
Peoria is a city in Maricopa and Yavapai counties in the U.S. state of Arizona. Located primarily in Maricopa County, it is a major suburb of Phoenix. According to 2010 Census Bureau releases, the population of the city is 154,065. Peoria is currently the sixth largest city in Arizona for land...
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