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Craig Albernaz

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.

October 30, 1982: Craig Albernaz Born

On October 30, 1982, Craig Francis Albernaz was born. He is now an American professional baseball manager for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB).

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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.

December 11, 2019: Hired by San Francisco Giants

On December 11, 2019, Albernaz was hired by the San Francisco Giants as their bullpen and catching coach.

2019: Rays Minor League Field Coordinator

In 2019, Albernaz spent the season as one of the Tampa Bay Rays minor league field coordinators.

November 10, 2023: Hired as Cleveland Guardians Bench Coach

On November 10, 2023, Albernaz was hired by the Cleveland Guardians to be their bench coach.

November 13, 2024: Promoted to Associate Manager

On November 13, 2024, Albernaz was promoted to the role of associate manager for the Cleveland Guardians.

October 26, 2025: Hired as Manager of Baltimore Orioles

On October 26, 2025, Albernaz was hired as manager of the Baltimore Orioles.