Alex Cora

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alex Cora
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 18, 1975(1975-10-18)
Age	49
Birthplace	Caguas
Country	Puerto Rico
Horoscope	Libra

Alex Cora Biography

Alex Cora is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on October 18, 1975 in Caguas, Puerto Rico. 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 and he led the team to a World Series title in his first season.

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.

Cora was drafted in the 12th round of the 1993 Major League Baseball draft by the Minnesota Twins, but did not sign a contract and decided instead to play collegiate baseball at the University of Miami. While there, Cora was named to the College World Series all-tournament team in both 1995 and 1996. He led the team to the title game in 1996, a game they lost to Louisiana State University.

Cora was rated by Baseball America as the best collegiate defensive player going into the 1996 draft. Cora was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third round, and played 61 games of the 1996 season with the Class A-Advanced Vero Beach Dodgers, batting .257 with no home runs and 26 RBIs. He played the 1997 season with the Double-A San Antonio Missions; in 127 games he batted .234 with 3 home runs and 48 RBIs. Cora spent parts of the 1998, 1999, and 2000 seasons with the Triple-A Albuquerque Dukes, hitting .264 in 81 games, .308 in 80 games, and .373 in 30 games, respectively.

His brother, Joey, played 11 years in the MLB. He had a daughter with his wife Nilda and has a stepson named Jeriel.

Alex Cora Net Worth

Alex Cora is one of the richest Baseball Player from Puerto Rico. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alex Cora 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

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.

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.

José Alexander Cora (born October 18, 1975) is a Puerto Rican former infielder and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB). He most recently served as the manager of the Boston Red Sox, and led the team to the 2018 World Series championship in his first season, becoming the fifth manager to do so in MLB history and the first as a Puerto Rican manager.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Alex Cora height 6 feet 0 inches Alex weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Alex Cora Dating?

According to our records, Alex Cora married to Nilda Cora. As of December 1, 2023, Alex Cora’s is not dating anyone.

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Cora played in one postseason series with the Dodgers, the 2004 NLDS, which the Dodgers lost to the St. Louis Cardinals. Cora was the Dodgers’ second baseman in all four games, batting 2-for-15 (.133) during the series.

Facts & Trivia

Alex Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Puerto Rico. Alex Cora celebrates birthday on October 18 of every year.

Cora made his Red Sox debut on July 7, 2005, and through the end of the regular season appeared in a total of 47 games for Boston, batting .269 with 2 home runs and 16 RBIs. In the 2005 ALDS, which Boston lost to the Chicago White Sox in a three-game sweep, Cora played in one game as a defensive replacement, without a plate appearance.

Where is Alex Cora today?

TORONTO — With manager Alex Cora back on the bench, the Boston Red Sox broke out of their recent slump. Xander Bogaerts had four hits and the Red Sox celebrated Cora’s return from COVID-19 by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 on Wednesday night, snapping a four-game losing streak.

What is Alex coras salary?

YearSalarySigning Bonus
Est. Earnings (10 seasons)| $16,075,000| –
Seasons| Salary| Signing Bonus
3 seasons| $3,075,000| –
4 seasons| $8,100,000| –

Is Alex Cora still managing?

Cora was re-hired as the Red Sox’ manager on November 6, 2020 , on a two- year contract for the 2021 and 2022 seasons, with a club option for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

Is Alex Cora related to Joey Cora?

Joey Cora reportedly has landed back on his feet after the Pittsburgh Pirates fired him earlier this offseason. Cora, the older brother of Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, “finalizing an agreement” with the New York Mets to serve as their third base coach, according to Mike Puma of The New York Post.

Is Alex Cora in Toronto?

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora rejoined the team in Toronto on Wednesday after missing the past six games because of COVID-19. TORONTO (AP) — Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora rejoined the team in Toronto on Wednesday after missing the past six games because of COVID-19.