Alex Cora's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 1, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Alex Cora. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

2001: Bob Brenly wins World Series

In 2001, Bob Brenly wins the World Series.

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.

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.