Career Timeline of Craig Albernaz: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Craig Albernaz made an impact.

Craig Albernaz is an American professional baseball manager, currently managing the Baltimore Orioles in MLB. Prior to this role, he played college baseball at Eckerd College and signed with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2006 as a free agent. He also served as the bullpen and catching coach for the San Francisco Giants, showcasing his experience in various coaching positions within professional baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2006: Signed with Tampa Bay Rays

In 2006, Albernaz signed with the Tampa Bay Rays as a free agent after being undrafted out of college. He played as a catcher in the Rays organization.

2013: Continued Career with Tampa Bay Rays

From 2006 through 2013, Albernaz played as a catcher in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.

2014: Final Season with Detroit Tigers

In 2014, Albernaz spent his final season playing in the Detroit Tigers organization.

2015: Began Coaching Career

In 2015, Albernaz began his coaching career as a coach for the rookie-level Princeton Rays in the Appalachian League.

2016: Coached Hudson Valley Renegades

In 2016, Albernaz served as a coach for the Low-A Hudson Valley Renegades in the New York-Penn League.

2017: Coached Durham Bulls and Hudson Valley

In 2017, Albernaz started the season as the third base and catching coach of the Triple-A Durham Bulls in the International League, before serving as the manager of Hudson Valley.

2018: Managed Bowling Green Hot Rods

In 2018, Albernaz served as the High-A Bowling Green Hot Rods' manager in the Midwest League and was named the 2018 Midwest League Manager of the Year.