History of Alex Cora in Timeline
Alex Cora is a Puerto Rican professional baseball manager and former MLB infielder. He managed the Boston Red Sox to a World Series title in 2018, his first season as manager. He had a 14-season MLB playing career with multiple teams, including the Red Sox and Dodgers. Prior to managing the Red Sox, Cora served as the bench coach for the Houston Astros during their 2017 World Series-winning season. He is the first Puerto Rican manager to win a World Series.
1924: Bucky Harris wins World Series
In 1924, Bucky Harris wins the World Series.
1946: Eddie Dyer wins World Series
In 1946, Eddie Dyer wins the World Series.
1961: Ralph Houk wins World Series
In 1961, Ralph Houk wins the World Series.
October 18, 1975: Alex Cora Born
On October 18, 1975, Jose Alexander Cora was born. He is a Puerto Rican professional baseball manager and former infielder.
1988: Pitch Count Tracking Begins
In 1988, statisticians began tracking pitch counts. Alex Cora's 18-pitch at-bat on May 12, 2004, is tied for fifth place among the longest at bats since 1988.
1993: Drafted by Minnesota Twins
In 1993, Alex Cora was drafted in the 12th round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Minnesota Twins, but he did not sign and chose to play college baseball at the University of Miami instead.
1995: Named to College World Series All-Tournament Team
In 1995, Alex Cora was named to the College World Series all-tournament team while playing baseball at the University of Miami.
1996: Named to College World Series All-Tournament Team
In 1996, Alex Cora was again named to the College World Series all-tournament team. He led the team to the title game, which they lost to Louisiana State University.
1996: Rated Best Collegiate Defensive Player; Drafted by Dodgers
In 1996, Alex Cora was rated by Baseball America as the best collegiate defensive player. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third round and played 61 games for the Class A-Advanced Vero Beach Dodgers.
1997: Played for San Antonio Missions
In 1997, Alex Cora played 127 games with the Double-A San Antonio Missions, batting .234 with 3 home runs and 48 RBIs.
June 7, 1998: MLB Debut With Dodgers
On June 7, 1998, Alex Cora made his major league debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Seattle Mariners. His brother, Joey Cora, was Seattle's starting second baseman in the game.
1998: Played for Albuquerque Dukes
In 1998, Alex Cora played for the Triple-A Albuquerque Dukes, hitting .264 in 81 games.
1999: Played for Albuquerque Dukes
In 1999, Alex Cora played for the Triple-A Albuquerque Dukes, hitting .308 in 80 games.
2000: Played Shortstop for Dodgers
During the 2000 season, Alex Cora primarily played shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
2000: Played for Albuquerque Dukes
In 2000, Alex Cora played for the Triple-A Albuquerque Dukes, hitting .373 in 30 games.
October 5, 2001: Played in Long Game for Dodgers
On October 5, 2001, Alex Cora played in a 4-hour, 27-minute game between the Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants. Cora entered as a defensive replacement in the eighth inning.
2001: Played Shortstop for Dodgers
During the 2001 season, Alex Cora primarily played shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
2001: Bob Brenly wins World Series
In 2001, Bob Brenly wins the World Series.
2002: Primary Second Baseman for Dodgers
In 2002, Alex Cora became the primary second baseman for the Dodgers after the emergence of César Izturis and a trade.
May 12, 2004: Longest At-Bat For A Dodger
On May 12, 2004, Alex Cora had the record for longest at-bat for a Dodger. Against pitcher Matt Clement, he fouled off 18 pitches before hitting a home run.
2004: Postseason Series with Dodgers
In 2004, Alex Cora played in one postseason series with the Dodgers, the NLDS, which they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals. He batted 2-for-15 in the series.
January 18, 2005: Signed with Cleveland Indians
On January 18, 2005, Alex Cora signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Indians.
July 7, 2005: Traded to Boston Red Sox
On July 7, 2005, Alex Cora was traded to the Boston Red Sox for infielder Ramón Vázquez.
December 2005: Renteria traded to Atlanta Braves
In December 2005, Édgar Rentería was traded to the Atlanta Braves. Alex Cora was being eyed to take the position of starting shortstop.
February 2006: Red Sox Acquired Alex Gonzalez
In February 2006, the Red Sox acquired Álex González. For the 2006 season, Cora appeared in 96 games.
August 18, 2006: Played in Longest Game For Red Sox
On August 18, 2006, Alex Cora was the starting shortstop in a 4-hour, 45-minute game between the Red Sox and the New York Yankees, the longest nine-inning game on record.
2006: Played in World Baseball Classic
In 2006, Alex Cora played for the Puerto Rico national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic.
2007: Won the World Series with Red Sox
In 2007, Alex Cora was a member of the Red Sox team that won the World Series. He appeared as a late-innings defensive replacement in two games of the ALCS and two games of the World Series.
October 30, 2008: Became a Free Agent
On October 30, 2008, Alex Cora became a free agent after four seasons with the Boston Red Sox.
January 22, 2009: Signed With New York Mets
On January 22, 2009, Alex Cora signed a one-year deal with the New York Mets.
November 30, 2009: Re-Signed With Mets
On November 30, 2009, Alex Cora re-signed with the Mets for the 2010 season, with an option for 2011.
2009: Played in World Baseball Classic
In 2009, Alex Cora played for the Puerto Rico national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic.
August 7, 2010: Released by Mets
On August 7, 2010, Alex Cora was released by the New York Mets.
August 17, 2010: Signed With Texas Rangers
On August 17, 2010, Alex Cora signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers and was assigned to their Triple-A affiliate Oklahoma City.
January 2011: Signed With Washington Nationals
In January 2011, Alex Cora signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.
2011: Played Winter Baseball in Puerto Rico
Following the 2011 season, Cora played winter baseball in Puerto Rico, after which he announced his retirement; shortly thereafter he clarified that he was retiring only from winter baseball.
2011: Option Year with Mets
In 2011, there was an option year with the Mets for Alex Cora.
February 5, 2012: Signed With St. Louis Cardinals
On February 5, 2012, Alex Cora agreed to a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.
March 25, 2012: Released By Cardinals
On March 25, 2012, Alex Cora was released by the St. Louis Cardinals.
March 2016: Named General Manager of Puerto Rico Team
In March 2016, Alex Cora was named as the general manager of the Puerto Rico national baseball team.
November 15, 2016: Became Bench Coach for Astros
On November 15, 2016, Alex Cora became the bench coach for the Houston Astros.
August 25, 2017: First Career MLB Ejection
On August 25, 2017, Alex Cora was ejected from a game against the Los Angeles Angels by home plate umpire Laz Díaz. This was Cora's first career MLB ejection.
November 2, 2017: Formally Assumed Red Sox Role
On November 2, 2017, Alex Cora formally assumed the role of manager for the Boston Red Sox, following the World Series.
2017: Interviewed for Red Sox Managerial Position
During the 2017 ALCS, Alex Cora interviewed for the open managerial position of the Boston Red Sox.
2017: Assumed Managerial Duties for Astros
During the 2017 season, Alex Cora assumed managerial duties on three occasions for the Houston Astros, following ejections of manager A. J. Hinch.
2017: Served as GM for World Baseball Classic
In 2017, Alex Cora served as the general manager of the Puerto Rico national baseball team through the World Baseball Classic.
2017: Houston Astros Win World Series; Cora serves as Bench Coach
In 2017, Alex Cora was the bench coach for the Houston Astros when they won their first World Series title.
2017: Astros Finish With 101 Wins, Win World Series
In 2017, the Houston Astros, where Alex Cora was the bench coach, finished with a record of 101-61 and won in Game 7 of the World Series.
August 3, 2018: First Ejection As Manager
On August 3, 2018, Alex Cora was ejected for the first time as a manager in a game against the Yankees.
November 14, 2018: Contract Renegotiated with Red Sox
On November 14, 2018, the Red Sox announced that they had renegotiated Alex Cora's contract, including an extension through the 2021 season, with a club option for 2022.
2018: Managed in Longest World Series Game
In 2018, Alex Cora managed the Red Sox in the third game of the World Series, which became the longest game in World Series history, lasting 7 hours and 20 minutes and 18 innings.
2018: Named Boston Red Sox Manager; Wins World Series
In 2018, Alex Cora was named manager of the Boston Red Sox. He led the team to a franchise-best 108 games and victory in the 2018 World Series.
2018: Named Red Sox Manager
On October 22, 2017, the day after the Astros defeated the New York Yankees in the ALCS, it was announced that Alex Cora would be named as Red Sox manager. He signed a three-year contract, beginning in 2018 through 2020, with an option for 2021.
2019: Implicated in Astros Sign-Stealing Scandal
Following the 2019 season, Alex Cora was implicated in a sign-stealing scandal during his time with the Houston Astros, leading to scrutiny of his involvement with the Red Sox.
2020: Contract Through 2020 With Red Sox
Alex Cora had a managerial contract through 2020 with Red Sox.
2020: Part Ways With Red Sox; Suspended
In 2020, amid an investigation, Alex Cora and the Red Sox mutually agreed to part ways. Cora was subsequently suspended through the 2020 playoffs for his role in the Astros' scandal. After his suspension ended, he returned to the Red Sox as their manager.
2021: Option For 2021 With Red Sox
Alex Cora had an option for 2021 with Red Sox.
2021: Contract Extension Through 2021
The Red Sox extended Alex Cora's contract through the 2021 season on November 14, 2018.
2022: Club Option For 2022
On November 14, 2018, Alex Cora's renegotiated contract with the Red Sox included a club option for 2022.
2024: Cora's at bat still in the books
As of 2024, Cora's at bat against Matt Clement on May 12, 2004, is tied for fifth place among the longest at bats since 1988.
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