Corey Ray

Corey Ray
Louisville Cardinals
Outfielder
Born: (1994-09-22) September 22, 1994
Chicago, Illinois
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Corey Donte Ray (born September 22, 1994) is an American college baseball outfielder for the Louisville Cardinals.

Career

Ray attended Simeon Career Academy in Chicago, Illinois.[1] In the summer prior to his senior year, he played in the 2012 Under Armour All-American Game.[2][3] He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 33rd round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft but did not sign and attended the University of Louisville to play [college baseball] for the Louisville Cardinals.[4]

Ray appeared in 43 games and made 19 starts as a freshman at Louisville in 2014. He hit .325/.416/.481 with one home run and 17 runs batted in (RBI). As a sophomore in 2015, he started all 65 games and hit .325/.389/.543 with 11 home runs, 56 RBI and 34 stolen bases.[5][6] Against Wake Forest, Ray stole home in the bottom of the ninth inning, to give Louisville the win.[7] After the season he played for the United States collegiate national team during the summer.

References

  1. ↑ Southland Viking's Corey Ray to Potentially be Drafted
  2. ↑ Ray Readies For Wrigley’s Brick Wall
  3. ↑ All-star Ray aspiresto be an ambassador
  4. ↑ Corey Ray Journeys From Chicago's South Side to the Top of College Baseball
  5. ↑ Jabari Parker’s HS boasts diamond success as well as hardwood
  6. ↑ Slugging Ray prefers to be a pest
  7. ↑ Simeon alum Corey Ray steals home in one of weekend's top plays

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