Cory Riordan
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- LG Twins (2014)
- Lamigo Monkeys (2015)
- Fubon Guardians ([[2017 in baseball|2017}}-present)
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Cory S. Riordan (born May 25, 1986) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). He has played for the LG Twins of the KBO League and the Lamigo Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.
Early Years
Cory was born on May 25, 1986 in Killingworth, Connecticut.[1][2] He played university baseball at Fordham University.[3]
Professional career
Cory was originally drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 6th round of the 2007 MLB Draft.[4]
Riordan, last pitched in 2013, splitting time with the Double-A Tulsa Drillers and Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox in the Colorado Rockies organization. In 32 appearances, including 13 starts, Riordan had a 6–6 record with a 6.17 ERA and 65 strikeouts. In 188 career appearances, including 133 starts, Riordan has a 43–47 record with two saves, a 4.41 ERA and 729 strikeouts. Riordan pitched in Korea in 2014 and pitched for the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and Lamigo Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League in 2015.
On December 11, 2015, Riordan signed a minor-league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[5] He was released on March 31, 2017.
On April 4, 2017, Riordan signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
On July 24, 2017, Riordan signed with the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.
References
- ↑ Riordan's Profile on CBSsports CBSSports.com Retrieved on 2014-01-12.
- ↑ Born in Killingworth, CT baseballamerica.com Retrieved on 2014-01-12.
- ↑ Played university baseball at Fordham baseball-reference.com Retrieved on 2014-01-12
- ↑ Colorado Rockies 2007 Draft Selections MLB.com Retrieved on 2014-01-12
- ↑ Jahnke, James (December 11, 2015). "Tigers sign 17 minor leaguers, invite 6 to camp". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Career statistics and player information from Korea Baseball Organization