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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 2

Washington Nationals hire a first base coach with an interesting back story

The Washington Nationals made another coaching hire and like the previous ones, this hire is fascinating. Corey Ray was hired to be the team’s first base coach.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / December 2
Nationals snag Cubs baserunning coordinator as new 1B Coach

Nationals snag Cubs baserunning coordinator as new 1B Coach

Back in 2023, the Chicago Cubs signed Illinois native Corey Ray to be the bench coach to their Single-A affiliate. Ray, a former fifth overall draft pick by the Milwaukee Brewers, wasted no time going from playing to coaching, as his last game as a player came during the 2022 season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 1
Former Brewers prospect Corey Ray lands massive coaching promotion

Former Brewers prospect Corey Ray lands massive coaching promotion

The Milwaukee Brewers drafted Corey Ray fifth overall out of the University of Louisville in 2016. He spent several years ranked among their top prospects, but after a 27-homer breakout season in the minors in 2018, he was never able to replicate that success or fully harness his tools, with strikeouts proving to be a consistent obstacle.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 1
Nationals to hire Corey Ray as first base coach

Nationals to hire Corey Ray as first base coach

The Nationals are going to hire Corey Ray as first base coach.

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