# Cory Wade > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Cory_Wade > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Cory_Wade.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cory_Wade > Source revision: 1335135487 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American baseball player (born 1983)}} {{for-multi|the disco record producer|Cory Wade (music producer)|the model|Cory Wade Hindorff}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2020}} {{Infobox baseball biography | name = Cory Wade | image = Cory Wade 2011.jpg | width = | caption = Wade with the Yankees, September 2011 | position = [Relief pitcher](/source/Relief_pitcher) | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|5|28}} | birth_place = [Indianapolis, Indiana](/source/Indianapolis%2C_Indiana), U.S. | bats = Right | throws = Right |debutleague = MLB | debutdate = April 24 | debutyear = 2008 | debutteam = Los Angeles Dodgers |finalleague = MLB | finaldate=September 24 |finalyear=2012 |finalteam=New York Yankees |statleague = MLB | stat1label = [Win–loss record](/source/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_(pitching)) | stat1value = 11–6 | stat2label = [Earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average) | stat2value = 3.65 | stat3label = [Strikeout](/source/Strikeout)s | stat3value = 137 | teams = *[Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers) ({{Baseball year|2008}}–{{Baseball year|2009}}) *[New York Yankees](/source/New_York_Yankees) ({{Baseball year|2011}}–{{Baseball year|2012}}) }} '''Cory Nathaniel Wade''' (born May 28, 1983) is an American former professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [relief pitcher](/source/relief_pitcher). He played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) with the [Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers) and [New York Yankees](/source/New_York_Yankees). ==Amateur career== Wade attended [Broad Ripple High School](/source/Broad_Ripple_High_School).{{cite news |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-oct-09-sp-plaschke9-story.html |title=Power Play: It's quite a nice setup for Wade |newspaper=[Los Angeles Times](/source/Los_Angeles_Times) |first=Bill |last=Plaschke |authorlink=Bill Plaschke |date=October 9, 2008 |access-date=November 25, 2011}} Wade played both [pitcher](/source/pitcher) and [shortstop](/source/shortstop) at [Kentucky Wesleyan College](/source/Kentucky_Wesleyan_College), the only college that recruited him. As a junior in 2004, he was 5–4 with a 2.39 [earned run average](/source/earned_run_average) (ERA) in 12 games (10 [starts](/source/Starting_pitcher)) while [striking out](/source/Strikeout) 84 batters in {{frac|71|2|3}} innings. ==Baseball career== ===Los Angeles Dodgers=== Wade was selected in the 10th round of the [2004 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2004_Major_League_Baseball_draft) by the [Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers). With the Dodgers organization, he pitched for the [Gulf Coast Dodgers](/source/Gulf_Coast_Dodgers), [Ogden Raptors](/source/Ogden_Raptors), [Columbus Catfish](/source/Columbus_Catfish), [Vero Beach Dodgers](/source/Vero_Beach_Dodgers), [Inland Empire 66ers](/source/Inland_Empire_66ers), and [Jacksonville Suns](/source/Jacksonville_Suns). He was selected to play in the [South Atlantic League](/source/South_Atlantic_League) All-Star game in 2006. [[File:Cory Wade pitching for the LA Dodgers.jpg|thumb|180px|left|Cory Wade pitching for the [Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers) against the [Houston Astros](/source/Houston_Astros) in 2008]] In 2007, Wade played in the [Arizona Fall League](/source/Arizona_Fall_League), he was also added to the Dodgers [40-man roster](/source/40-man_roster). Wade made his major league debut on April 24, 2008, for the Dodgers, working one inning in relief against the [Arizona Diamondbacks](/source/Arizona_Diamondbacks). During his rookie season, Wade allowed 51 [hits](/source/Hit_(baseball)) in {{frac|71|1|3}} innings, and had a 2.27 ERA. By the 2008 [postseason](/source/Major_League_Baseball_postseason), [Dodgers manager](/source/List_of_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_managers) [Joe Torre](/source/Joe_Torre) used Wade as his top [setup pitcher](/source/setup_pitcher), pitching Wade in the eighth inning. He struggled in the 2009 season, with a 5.53 ERA in 27 games and was demoted to spend most of the season in AAA with the [Albuquerque Isotopes](/source/Albuquerque_Isotopes). He underwent shoulder surgery in March 2010{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-mar-16-la-sp-dodgers-fyi-20100317-story.html |title=Dodgers' Cory Wade to have surgery - Los Angeles Times |publisher=Articles.latimes.com |date=March 16, 2010 |access-date=November 25, 2011}} and was placed on the 60-day disabled list to start the season. He was activated off the DL on July 1 and outrighted to AAA, removing him from the 40-man roster. In 2010 with the Isotopes, Wade was 3–0 with a 4.91 ERA in 21 games. ===Tampa Bay Rays=== He signed a minor league contract with the [Tampa Bay Rays](/source/Tampa_Bay_Rays) before the 2011 season, but was later granted his release in June.{{cite news |url=http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2011/06/yankees_move_reliever_rafael_s.html |title=Yankees move reliever Rafael Soriano to 60-day DL, sign reliever Cory Wade |first=Dave |last=Hutchinson |newspaper=[The Star-Ledger](/source/The_Star-Ledger) |date=June 15, 2011 |access-date=November 25, 2011}} He had a 1.23 ERA in {{frac|36|2|3}} innings with the Rays Triple-A affiliate, the [Durham Bulls](/source/Durham_Bulls). ===New York Yankees=== On June 13, 2011, he signed a minor league contract with the [New York Yankees](/source/New_York_Yankees). He was assigned to the Triple-A [Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees](/source/Scranton%2FWilkes-Barre_Yankees).{{cite web |last=Polishuk |first=Mark |title=Yankees Sign Greg Smith, Cory Wade |url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/06/yankees-sign-greg-smith-cory-wade.html |work=MLBTradeRumors.com |date=June 13, 2011 |access-date=June 14, 2011}} However, he had his contract purchased a day later.{{cite web |url=http://bombersbeat.mlblogs.com/2011/06/15/yankees-add-right-hander-cory-wade-to-roster/ |title=Yankees add right-hander Cory Wade to roster « Bombers Beat |publisher=Bombersbeat.mlblogs.com |date=June 15, 2011 |access-date=November 25, 2011 |archive-date=June 22, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110622084947/http://bombersbeat.mlblogs.com/2011/06/15/yankees-add-right-hander-cory-wade-to-roster/ |url-status=dead }} He made his first appearance with the NY Yankees in relief on June 15 against the [Texas Rangers](/source/Texas_Rangers_(baseball)), pitching a scoreless inning, retiring all three batters he faced, striking out one. On June 16, he got the win in a 12 inning game when the Yankees defeated the [Texas Rangers](/source/Texas_Rangers_(baseball)), retiring all six batters he faced in order. thumb|upright|Wade with the Yankees in 2011 Wade and the Yankees agreed to a one-year non-guaranteed deal worth approximately $500,000 on January 12, 2012. He was optioned to Triple-A on July 2, 2012, after the team activated [Chad Qualls](/source/Chad_Qualls), who was acquired from the [Philadelphia Phillies](/source/Philadelphia_Phillies).{{cite web|author=William Perlman/The Star-Ledger |url=http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2012/07/chad_qualls_steps_in_as_yankee.html |title=Chad Qualls steps in as Yankees demote Cory Wade |publisher=NJ.com |date=November 1, 2011 |access-date=July 3, 2012}} He was called up on September 1, 2012.{{cite web|title=Yankees notebook: Club adds 6 Triple-A call-ups|url=http://www.lohud.com/article/20120902/SPORTS/309020055/Yankees-notebook-Club-adds-6-Triple-call-ups|publisher=lohud.com}} The Yankees designated Wade for assignment following the regular season. ===Toronto Blue Jays=== Wade was claimed off waivers by the [Toronto Blue Jays](/source/Toronto_Blue_Jays) on October 17, 2012.{{cite web|last=White|first=R.J.|title=Blue Jays claim Cory Wade off waivers from Yankees|url=http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/mlb-rumors/20582107/blue-jays-claim-cory-wade-off-waivers-from-yankees|publisher=cbssports.com |access-date=October 17, 2012}} They designated him for assignment on November 20 and removed him from the 40 man roster.{{cite web| url = http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121120&content_id=40376566&vkey=pr_tor&c_id=tor| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121201011458/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121120&content_id=40376566&vkey=pr_tor&c_id=tor| archive-date = 2012-12-01| title = Blue Jays roster moves}} After clearing waivers, Wade refused an assignment to the [Buffalo Bisons](/source/Buffalo_Bisons) and became a free agent.{{Cite web |url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/2012/11/30/blue_jays_moves_waivers_mccoy_carreno_mcdade/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924105015/http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/2012/11/30/blue_jays_moves_waivers_mccoy_carreno_mcdade/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 24, 2015 | title=Unknown }} ===Chicago Cubs=== On December 13, 2012, the [Chicago Cubs](/source/Chicago_Cubs) signed Wade to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training.{{cite web| url=http://chicagocubsonline.com/archives/2012/12/cubs-sign-rhp-cory-wade-to-minor-league-contract.php | access-date=2023-11-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303214422/http://chicagocubsonline.com/archives/2012/12/cubs-sign-rhp-cory-wade-to-minor-league-contract.php | archive-date=2016-03-03 | title=Cubs Sign RHP Cory Wade to Minor League Contract| work=Chicago Cubs Online| date=December 20, 2012}} He pitched for their Triple A affiliate [Iowa Cubs](/source/Iowa_Cubs) before being released on May 6, 2013.{{cite news|last1=Eddy|first1=Matt|title=Minor League Transactions: May 9–16|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-may-9-16/|access-date=March 13, 2015|work=Baseball America|date=May 20, 2013}} ===Tampa Bay Rays=== On May 13, 2013, Wade signed with the Tampa Bay Rays as a free agent and was assigned to their Triple A team, [Durham Bulls](/source/Durham_Bulls).{{cite news|title=Tampa Bay Rays - PlayerWatch|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/05/14/tampa-bay-rays-playerwatch-40/|access-date=March 13, 2015|work=Chicago Tribune|agency=Reuters|date=May 13, 2013}} ===New York Mets=== On August 31, 2013, Wade signed a minor league deal with the [New York Mets](/source/New_York_Mets).{{cite news|last1=Rubin|first1=Adam|title=Mets sign ex-Yankee Cory Wade|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/76879/mets-sign-cory-wade|access-date=March 13, 2015|work=ESPN.com|date=August 31, 2013}} ===Kansas City Royals=== On November 14, 2013, Wade signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.{{cite news|last1=Kaegal|first1=Dick|title=Royals sign three players to Minor League deals|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/64700468/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402115418/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/64700468/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 2, 2015|access-date=March 13, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=December 14, 2013}} He was released on April 23, 2014.{{cite news|last1=Kaegal|first1=Dick|title=Reliever Wade released by Triple-A Omaha|url=http://m.royals.mlb.com/news/article/73172058/reliever-cory-wade-released-by-triple-a-omaha|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402094738/http://m.royals.mlb.com/news/article/73172058/reliever-cory-wade-released-by-triple-a-omaha|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 2, 2015|access-date=March 13, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=April 23, 2014}} ===Lancaster Barnstormers=== After his release by the Royals, Wade signed with the [Lancaster Barnstormers](/source/Lancaster_Barnstormers) of the [Atlantic League of Professional Baseball](/source/Atlantic_League_of_Professional_Baseball) in June 2014.{{cite AV media | title =The Board - Episode 3: Cory Wade | medium =Youtube | publisher =Pastime Tournaments | location =Youtube.com | date =June 8, 2020 | access-date = June 8, 2021 | url =https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zedxx9lOw3I&ab_channel=PastimeTournaments}} ===Pitching style=== Wade's main pitches are a [four-seam fastball](/source/four-seam_fastball) that ranges from {{convert|86|to(-)|90|mph}}, a [cutter](/source/cutter_(baseball)) that ranges from {{convert|84|to(-)|86|mph}}, a [changeup](/source/changeup) that breaks away from left-handers and averages between {{convert|79|and(-)|83|mph}}, and a traditional 12-6 [curveball](/source/curveball) that ranges from {{convert|74|to(-)|77|mph}}, that he uses more commonly against right-handers. Although he does not use them frequently, Wade also has a [two-seam fastball](/source/two-seam_fastball) and [slider](/source/Slider_(baseball))—both of which he uses mainly against right-handed hitters. Though he lacks the size and premium fastball velocity of the prototypical late-inning relief pitcher, Wade has above-average command and is adept at using his off-speed pitches to induce weak contact. ==Post playing== In 2015, Wade was hired by the [San Diego Padres](/source/San_Diego_Padres) as a scout. He left the Padres organization in 2023 to work with scouting startup ScoutUs Pro.{{cite web | url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/01/chat-with-former-mlb-pitcher-cory-wade.html | title=Read the Transcript of Our Chat Hosted by Former MLB Pitcher Cory Wade | date=January 26, 2023 }} ==Personal== Wade and his wife, Mikaela, have two kids, Amaya and Camden. ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Portal|Biography|Baseball}} {{Baseballstats|mlb=460677|espn=29110|br=w/wadeco01|fangraphs=7570|brm=wade--001cor}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Wade, Corey}} Category:1983 births Category:Living people Category:African-American baseball players Category:Albuquerque Isotopes players Category:21st-century American sportsmen Category:Arizona League Dodgers players Category:Baseball players from Indianapolis Category:Columbus Catfish players Category:Durham Bulls players Category:Gulf Coast Dodgers players Category:Inland Empire 66ers players Category:Iowa Cubs players Category:Jacksonville Suns players Category:Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers baseball players Category:Lancaster Barnstormers players Category:Las Vegas 51s players Category:Los Angeles Dodgers players Category:Major League Baseball pitchers Category:New York Yankees players Category:Ogden Raptors players Category:San Diego Padres scouts Category:Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees players Category:Vero Beach Dodgers players Category:21st-century African-American sportsmen Category:20th-century African-American sportsmen Category:20th-century American sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Cory Wade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cory_Wade) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cory_Wade?action=history)). 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