Corey Dickerson to be Inducted into the Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame

Corey Dickerson stands with a woman beside him, both smiling as he holds his MCC Sports Hall of Fame induction award in front of a black curtain backdrop.
Corey Dickerson stands with a woman beside him, both smiling as he holds his MCC Sports Hall of Fame induction award in front of a black curtain backdrop.
April 22, 2025

MERIDIAN, Miss. — Meridian Community College is proud to announce that former Eagle baseball standout and Major League Baseball veteran Corey Dickerson will be inducted into the Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame on Monday, April 22 at 6 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Clyde Muse Center on the Hinds Community College campus.

Each year, the Hall of Fame honors one representative from each of Mississippi's 15 community colleges. This year, MCC is thrilled to recognize Dickerson for his remarkable career and lasting impact on the game of baseball.

A native of McComb, Mississippi, Dickerson began his athletic journey at Brookhaven Academy before joining the MCC baseball program from 2009 to 2010. During his two seasons as an Eagle, he quickly established himself as one of the most feared hitters in junior college baseball. He posted an outstanding .459 batting average, launched 21 home runs, and tallied 71 RBIs, earning NJCAA All-Region honors and drawing attention from Major League Baseball scouts.

In 2010, Dickerson was selected in the 8th round of the MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies. After dominating in the minor leagues, he made his MLB debut in 2013 and went on to enjoy an impressive 11-year professional career, playing for seven teams: the Rockies, Tampa Bay Rays, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, Miami Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals, and Washington Nationals.

Over the course of his career, Dickerson recorded more than 1,000 hits, 136 home runs, and a .280 career batting average. He was named an MLB All-Star in 2017 while with the Tampa Bay Rays, finishing that season with a .282 average, 27 home runs, and 62 RBIs. In 2018, he earned a Gold Glove Award as a left fielder with the Pittsburgh Pirates, further highlighting his versatility and excellence on the field.

Following his retirement from professional baseball, Dickerson returned to Mississippi and transitioned into coaching. He now serves as the head baseball coach at Jackson Academy in Jackson, Miss., where he shares his knowledge and passion for the game with young athletes. He and his wife, Beth Anne, reside in Jackson with their children.