Corey Wimberly

Corey Leshaad Wimberly (born October 26, 1983) is an American former professional baseball infielder, outfielder, and manager who works in the minor league system of the New York Mets as an outfield coach/baserunning coordinator for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets.

Wimberly spent ten seasons playing in the minor leagues as an infielder and outfielder, including four seasons at the Triple-A level, before retiring after the 2016 season. Standing at 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) tall and weighing 170 pounds (77 kg), he was a switch hitter and threw right-handed. Following his playing career, Wimberly transitioned to a role within Boston's minor-league organization. Notably, during the 2018 season, he held the distinction of being one of only nine African American managers among the 160 minor-league teams.