Roy Elliot Corcoran (born May 11, 1980) is an American former professional

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. He previously played in

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from 2003 to 2009 for the

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and

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. He threw and batted

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Professional career

Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals

Corcoran signed with the

on June 21, , as an amateur

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. After starting the season at Single-A, Corcoran advanced through Double-A and made two appearances in Triple-A before making his major league debut on July 30. He spent the next three years in the minors with the Expos and stayed with them after they became the

. Corcoran appeared in a few games in the and seasons.

Florida Marlins

Corcoran was granted free agency after 2006, and signed a minor league contract with the

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on January 4, . Corcoran spent all of the 2007 season with the Marlins Triple-A affiliate, the

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, becoming a free agent at the end of the season.

Seattle Mariners

On November 21, 2007, the

signed Corcoran to a minor league contract and invited him to

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. Corcoran had a career-best year in . In 50 appearances, he had a 6–3 record, 3.22

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, and 39

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s. The Mariners designated Corcoran for assignment on July 24, . Corcoran was 2–0 with a 6.16 ERA in 16 games in 2009. He had a six-week stint on the disabled list with a strained neck. He cleared waivers and elected free agency.

Houston Astros

On August 5, Corcoran signed a minor league contract with the

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that included an invitation to spring training. He played for the Triple-A affiliate

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. He was granted free agency after the 2010 season.

Los Angeles Dodgers

On July 4, 2011, Corcoran signed a minor league contract with the

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. He appeared in 2 games for the AA

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and 19 games for the AAA

, finishing a combined 1–3 with a 6.81 ERA. He elected free agency following the season on November 2.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On March 22, 2013, Corcoran signed with the

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of the

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. He became a free agent following the season. In 49 games 56 innings of relief he went 6-4 with a 2.73 ERA with 36 strikeouts and 2 saves. On April 8, 2014, Corcoran re-signed a new contract with the Skeeters for the 2014 season. He became a free agent following the season. In 60 games 62.2 innings of relief he went 4-0 with a 2.30 ERA with 60 strikeouts and 1 save.

Rieleros de Aguascalientes

On February 12, 2015, Corcoran signed with the

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of the

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. He was released on July 4. In 35 games 37 innings of relief he went 3-7 with a 5.11 ERA with 36 strikeouts and 17 saves.

Personal life

During the offseason after the 2008 season, Corcoran married his wife Lacy, and they currently reside in

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. His brother, Tim Corcoran, also played professional baseball.

References

External links

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Bleeding Blue and Teal - Player Profile: Roy Corcoran
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