Alex Cora

Baseball manager and former player

Alex Cora - Baseball manager and former player
Born

October 18th, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Puerto Rico

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Born in Puerto Rico, this individual played shortstop in Major League Baseball (MLB) for teams including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, and Boston Red Sox. Transitioning to management, served as the manager of the Boston Red Sox starting in 2018. In his first season, led the team to a World Series championship, achieving a record of 108 wins. His strategic acumen and ability to connect with players contributed to a successful managerial career, emphasizing analytics and communication.

Managed Boston Red Sox to a World Series title in 2018

Played for five MLB teams including the Boston Red Sox

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