The Tampa Bay Rays have hired Corey Dickerson as first base coach, replacing Michael Johns, who joined the Washington Nationals as bench coach.
“I am very pleased to congratulate and welcome Corey as our first base coach,” said Rays Manager Kevin Cash. “I look forward to him bringing his experience and expertise to the Major League club.”
Dickerson, 36, was head coach at Jackson (Miss.) Academy in 2025. The McComb, Miss. native hit .280/.323/.476 (1,028-for-3,671) with 237 doubles, 37 triples, 136 home runs, 469 RBI, 227 walks, 483 runs scored and 30 stolen bases over 1,083 games spanning 11 Major League seasons from 2013-23. A Rawlings Gold Glove winner in 2018, Dickerson suited up for eight franchises during his career, including two seasons with the Rays (2016-17), highlighted by his lone All-Star selection during his second season with the club in 2017. The left-handed hitter hit .265/.310/.480 (291-for-1,098) with 69 doubles, seven triples, 51 home runs and 132 RBI in 298 games with Tampa Bay, his most at any club.
Dickerson becomes the eighth major league coach in franchise history to previously play for the Rays, joining Kevin Cash (2015-pres.), Paul Hoover (2019-22), Matt Quatraro (2018-22), Ozzie Timmons (2018-21), Rocco Baldelli (2015-18), Dave Martinez (2007-14) and Wade Boggs (2001). Timmons rejoined the Rays staff when he was hired as assistant hitting coach on November 3.
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