Alex Cora is a former infielder who was born on October 18, 1975 in Caguas, PR. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1998 to 2004 and for several other teams before retiring and becoming a manager. In 2018, he was appointed manager of the Boston Red Sox.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.5 Million (2024)
About
Former infielder known for playing second base and shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1998 to 2004. He played for several other teams and became a manager after retirement. In 2018, he became manager of the Boston Red Sox.
Before Fame
A 12th round draft pick in 1993, he eschewed a professional contract to play at the University of Miami. He was drafted by the Dodgers in the third round in 1996.
Trivia
He was involved in the two longest nine-inning baseball games in the sport's history, one as a member of the Dodgers and another with the Red Sox. He won a World Series title with Boston in 2007.
Family Life
His brother, Joey, played 11 years in the MLB. He had a daughter with his wife Nilda and has a stepson named Jeriel.
Associated With
In a game in 2004, he was involved in the third longest at-bat in MLB history on record at the time. Facing pitcher Matt Clement and a 2-1 count, he fouled off the next 14 pitches before hitting a home run.