Craig Albernaz is an American professional baseball manager currently with the Baltimore Orioles in MLB. Before managing, he played college baseball at Eckerd College and later signed as a free agent with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2006. He has coaching experience with the San Francisco Giants and the Cleveland Guardians before taking on the managerial role with the Orioles.
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.
2006: Signed with Tampa Bay Rays
In 2006, Albernaz signed with the Tampa Bay Rays as a free agent.
2013: Plays for Tampa Bay Rays through 2013
Craig Albernaz played as a catcher in the Tampa Bay Rays organization from 2006 through 2013.
2014: Final Season in Detroit Tigers Organization
In 2014, Albernaz spent his final season in the Detroit Tigers organization.
2015: Began Coaching Career
In 2015, Craig Albernaz began his coaching career, serving as a coach for the rookie-level Princeton Rays in the Appalachian League.
2016: Coach for Hudson Valley Renegades
In 2016, Albernaz served as a coach for the Low-A Hudson Valley Renegades in the New York-Penn League.
2017: Coaching for Durham Bulls and Hudson Valley
In 2017, Albernaz started the season as the third base and catching coach of the Triple-A Durham Bulls before becoming the manager of Hudson Valley.
2018: Manager of Bowling Green Hot Rods
In 2018, Albernaz served as the manager of the High-A Bowling Green Hot Rods and was named the Midwest League Manager of the Year.
December 11, 2019: Hired by the San Francisco Giants
On December 11, 2019, Craig Albernaz was hired by the San Francisco Giants as their bullpen and catching coach.
2019: Minor League Field Coordinator for the Rays
In 2019, Albernaz spent the season as one of the Tampa Bay Rays minor league field coordinators.
November 10, 2023: Hired as Bench Coach for Cleveland Guardians
On November 10, 2023, Craig Albernaz was hired by the Cleveland Guardians to be their bench coach.
November 13, 2024: Promoted to Assistant Manager
On November 13, 2024, Craig Albernaz was promoted to the role of assistant manager for the Cleveland Guardians.
October 27, 2025: Hired as Manager for Baltimore Orioles
On October 27, 2025, Craig Albernaz was hired as the manager for the Baltimore Orioles.
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