Corey Ray facts for kids
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Ray with the Biloxi Shuckers in 2018
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: September 22, 1994 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| April 24, 2021, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |||
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| April 24, 2021, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |||
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| Batting average | .000 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 0 | ||
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Corey Donte Ray (born September 22, 1994) is an American former professional baseball player. He was an outfielder who played in one game in Major League Baseball (MLB). That game was for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2021.
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Corey Ray's Early Baseball Days
Corey Ray went to Simeon Career Academy in Chicago, Illinois. Before his senior year, he played in a special game. It was the 2012 Under Armour All-American Game. This game features top young baseball players.
College Baseball Career
The Seattle Mariners drafted Corey in 2013. However, he decided not to sign with them. Instead, he chose to play college baseball. He went to the University of Louisville. There, he played for the Louisville Cardinals.
As a freshman in 2014, Corey played in 43 games. He hit for a .325 batting average. He also hit one home run and had 17 runs batted in (RBI). After this season, he played summer baseball. He joined the Wareham Gatemen in the Cape Cod Baseball League.
In 2015, as a sophomore, he started all 65 games. He had a .325 batting average again. He hit 11 home runs and had 56 RBI. He also stole 34 bases. In one exciting game, he stole home base. This play gave Louisville a win against Wake Forest. That summer, he played for the United States collegiate national team.
Corey Ray's Professional Journey
In the 2016 Major League Baseball draft, Corey Ray was a top pick. The Milwaukee Brewers chose him as the fifth overall player. He signed with the Brewers.
Starting in the Minor Leagues
Corey began his professional career in 2016. He played for two teams that year. These were the Brevard County Manatees and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. He played 60 games. He hit five home runs and stole ten bases.
In 2017, he played for the Carolina Mudcats. He hit seven home runs. He also stole 24 bases in 112 games. The next year, 2018, he played for the Biloxi Shuckers. He had a great season. He hit 27 home runs and stole 37 bases. He was named the Southern League Most Valuable Player Award.
Corey started 2019 with the San Antonio Missions. He missed some games due to an injury. In 53 games, he hit seven home runs.
Reaching Major League Baseball
On November 20, 2019, the Brewers added Corey to their 40-man roster. This protected him from the Rule 5 draft. He did not play in 2020. This was because the minor league season was canceled. It was due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On April 24, 2021, Corey Ray made it to the major leagues. He made his MLB debut that same day. He entered the game as a pinch hitter. He got a walk and scored a run. Later, he played in right field.
On June 17, 2022, Corey was sent to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. He played 75 games for Nashville and Biloxi. He hit 13 home runs and stole 10 bases. After the season, he became a free agent.
Corey Ray's Coaching Career
After his playing career, Corey Ray became a coach.
Coaching for the Chicago Cubs
On March 13, 2023, the Chicago Cubs hired him. He became the bench coach for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. This team is a Single-A affiliate.
On February 5, 2024, Corey was named a manager. He became the manager for the Arizona Complex League Cubs. This is a rookie-level team for the Cubs.
