As a youth,Corey Julks was coached by former major league relief pitcher,Chuck McElroy. Also playing for McElroy on his teams was his son,Satchel,whom Julks befriended.[1]
Julks returned to Corpus Christi (now members of the Double-A Central) for the 2021 season.[10] Over 85 games,he slashed .287/.349/.491 with 14 home runs,36 RBIs,and 15 stolen bases.[11] He was assigned to the Sugar Land Space Cowboys of the Triple-APacific Coast League for the 2022 season.[12] Over 130 games,he compiled a .270/.351/.503 slash line with 31 home runs,89 RBIs,and 22 stolen bases.[13]
On June 5,Julks hit his first major league grand slam versus the Toronto Blue Jays while facing Alek Manoah,igniting an 11–4 win.[19][20] On July 4,Julks collected his first career four-hit game to lead the Astros to a 4–1 win over the Colorado Rockies at Minute Maid Park.[21] In 93 games during his rookie campaign,he batted .245/.297/.352 with six home runs,33 RBI,and 15 stolen bases.
Julks was optioned to Triple–A Sugar Land to begin the 2024 season.[22] On May 10,2024,Julks was designated for assignment by the Astros.[23]
Chicago White Sox
On May 15,2024,Julks was traded to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor leaguer Luis Rodriguez.[24][25] He was subsequently optioned to the Triple–A Charlotte Knights.[26] In 66 games for Chicago,Julks slashed .214/.275/.306 with three home runs,14 RBI,and five stolen bases.
On December 21,2024,the White Sox designated Julks for assignment.[27] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte on January 8,2025.[28] In 87 appearances for Charlotte,Julks slashed .295/.373/.470 with 10 home runs,46 RBI,and 13 stolen bases. On August 1,the White Sox selected Julks' contract,adding him back to their active roster.[29] In four appearances for Chicago,he went 3-for-8 (.375) with no home runs or RBI. Julks was designated for assignment by the White Sox on August 12.[30] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte on August 14.[31] On September 23,the White Sox added Julks back to their active roster.[32] He made two additional appearances for Chicago,going hitless in four at-bats. On October 13,Julks was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Charlotte.[33] He elected free agency on October 15.[34]
Detroit Tigers
On January 22,2026,Julks signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[35]
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