Background
Cory was born on May 25, 1986 in Killingworth, Connecticut.
Cory was born on May 25, 1986 in Killingworth, Connecticut.
He played university baseball at Fordham University. Cory was originally drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 6th round of the 2007 MLB Draft. Riordan, last pitched in 2013, splitting time with the Double-A Tulsa Drillers and Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox in the Colorado Rockies organization.
In 32 appearances, including 13 starts, Riordan had a 6–6 record with a 6.17 European Research Area and 65 strikeouts.
In 188 career appearances, including 133 starts, Riordan has a 43–47 record with two saves, a 4.41 European Research Area and 729 strikeouts. Riordan pitched in of Korea in 2014 and pitched for the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in 2015.
On December 11, 2015, Riordan signed a minor-league contract with the Detroit Tigers.