Cory Wade

Cory Nathaniel Wade (born May 28, 1983) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball with the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees.

Amateur career Wade attended Broad Ripple High School.

Wade played both pitcher and shortstop at Kentucky Wesleyan College, the only college that recruited him. 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. He had a 1.23 ERA in innings with the Rays Triple-A affiliate, the Durham Bulls. However, he had his contract purchased a day later. He made his first appearance with the NY Yankees in relief on June 15 against the Texas Rangers, 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, retiring all six batters he faced in order.

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, who was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies. He was called up on September 1, 2012. The Yankees designated Wade for assignment following the regular season.

Toronto Blue Jays Wade was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays on October 17, 2012. They designated him for assignment on November 20 and removed him from the 40 man roster. After clearing waivers, Wade refused an assignment to the Buffalo Bisons and became a free agent.

Chicago Cubs On December 13, 2012, the Chicago Cubs signed Wade to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. He pitched for their Triple A affiliate Iowa Cubs before being released on May 6, 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.

New York Mets On August 31, 2013, Wade signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets.

Kansas City Royals On November 14, 2013, Wade signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals. He was released on April 23, 2014.

Lancaster Barnstormers After his release by the Royals, Wade signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in June 2014.

Pitching style Wade's main pitches are a four-seam fastball that ranges from , a cutter that ranges from , a changeup that breaks away from left-handers and averages between , and a traditional 12-6 curveball that ranges from , that he uses more commonly against right-handers. Although he does not use them frequently, Wade also has a two-seam fastball and slider—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 as a scout.

Personal Wade and his wife, Mikaela, have two kids, Amaya and Camden.