Alex Cora - wikipedia Alex Cora Alex Cora Cora with the Boston Red Sox in 2008 Boston Red Sox -- No. 20 Shortstop / Second baseman / Manager Born : ( 1975 - 10 - 18 ) October 18, 1975 ( age 43 ) Caguas, Puerto Rico Batted : Left Threw : Right MLB debut June 7, 1998, for the Los Angeles Dodgers Last MLB appearance September 28, 2011, for the Washington Nationals MLB statistics Batting average. 243 Home runs 35 Runs batted in 286 Managerial record 108 -- 54 Winning %. 667 Teams As player Los Angeles Dodgers ( 1998 -- 2004 ) Cleveland Indians ( 2005 ) Boston Red Sox ( 2005 -- 2008 ) New York Mets ( 2009 -- 2010 ) Texas Rangers ( 2010 ) Washington Nationals ( 2011 ) As manager Boston Red Sox ( 2018 -- present ) As coach Houston Astros ( 2017 ) Career highlights and awards 3 × World Series champion ( 2007, 2017, 2018 ) José Alexander Cora ( born October 18, 1975 ) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball manager and former infielder. He is the manager of the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball ( MLB ). Cora led the team to the 2018 World Series championship in his first season as a manager, becoming the fifth manager to do so in MLB history. He played college baseball at the University of Miami before playing in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, and Washington Nationals from 1998 through 2011. Cora was a baseball analyst for ESPN before becoming a coach and manager. Contents 1 Playing career 1.1 Early career 1.2 Los Angeles Dodgers 1.3 Cleveland Indians 1.4 Boston Red Sox 1.5 New York Mets 1.6 Texas Rangers 1.7 Washington Nationals 1.8 Late career 1.9 Notable games 1.10 International career 2 Post-playing career 2.1 Broadcasting 2.2 Coaching 2.3 Managing 2.3. 1 Boston Red Sox 2.3. 2 Managerial record 3 Personal life 3.1 Philanthropy 4 See also 5 References 6 Further reading 7 External links Playing career Early career 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. Los Angeles Dodgers Cora made his major league debut on June 7, 1998, with the Dodgers against the Seattle Mariners ; his brother Joey Cora was Seattle 's starting second baseman in the game. Alex Cora spent the next seven years in Los Angeles, appearing in a total of 684 games while batting. 246 with 27 home runs and 173 RBIs. During his time with the Dodgers, he played at second base and shortstop. During the 2000 and 2001 seasons, Cora mostly played shortstop as the Dodgers moved the aging Mark Grudzielanek to second base. With the emergence of César Izturis in 2002, and the trade of Grudzielanek to the Chicago Cubs in December of the same year, Cora spent the rest of his stint with the Dodgers as their primary second baseman. 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. Cleveland Indians In January 2005, Cora signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Indians, where he appeared in 49 games, with 22 starts at shortstop and 14 at second base ; he batted. 205 with a home run and 8 RBIs. On July 7, 2005, Cora was traded to the Boston Red Sox for infielder Ramón Vázquez. Boston Red Sox Cora with the Red Sox, turning a double - play against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park on April 16, 2007 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. Cora was originally intended to back up shortstop Édgar Rentería. With the trade of Rentería to the Atlanta Braves in December 2005, Cora was being eyed to take the position of starting shortstop, until the Red Sox acquired Álex González in February 2006. For the 2006 season, Cora appeared in 96 games, batting. 238 with one home run and 18 RBIs. Cora was a member of the Red Sox team that won the 2007 World Series. During the regular season, he appeared in 83 games and batted. 246 with 3 home runs and 18 RBIs. In the postseason, he appeared as a late - innings defensive replacement in two games of the 2007 ALCS and two games of the World Series. He had one plate appearance, a sacrifice bunt in World Series game 3. For the 2008 regular season, Cora played in 75 games, batting. 270 with no home runs and 9 RBIs. He appeared in four postseason games ; two games of the 2008 ALDS, which Boston won, and two games of the 2008 ALCS, which Boston lost. He batted 4 - for - 26 (. 154 ) with no home runs and one RBI. These games were the final postseason appearances for Cora as a player. On October 30, 2008, Cora became a free agent. In his four seasons with Boston, he appeared in 301 regular season games, batting. 252 with 6 home runs and 61 RBIs. New York Mets On January 22, 2009, Cora signed a one - year deal with the New York Mets. During the 2009 season, he appeared in 82 games, batting. 251 with one home run and 18 RBIs. In November 2009, Cora re-signed with the Mets for the 2010 season, with an option for 2011. He was released by the Mets on August 7, 2010 -- at the time, he was batting. 207 with no home runs and 20 RBIs, having played in 62 games of the 2010 season. In his time with the Mets, Cora appeared in a total of 144 games, with a. 234 batting average, 1 home run, and 38 RBIs. Texas Rangers On August 17, 2010, Cora signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, and was assigned to their Triple - A affiliate Oklahoma City, where he appeared in 6 games, batting 4 - for - 22 (. 182 ). He then played four games for the Rangers, batting 2 - for - 7 (. 286 ). The Rangers released Cora on September 7. Despite his limited time with Texas, the team later rewarded him with an AL Championship ring. Washington Nationals Alex Cora with the Washington Nationals in 2011. In January 2011, the Nationals signed Cora to a minor league contract. During the 2011 season, he appeared in 91 games for Washington, batting. 224 with no home runs and 6 RBIs. Cora 's final MLB appearance was with the Nationals on September 28, 2011, when he tripled as a pinch hitter against the Florida Marlins. Late career Following the 2011 season, Cora played winter baseball in Puerto Rico, after which he announced his retirement ; shortly thereafter he clarified that he was retiring only from winter baseball. He agreed to a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals on February 5, 2012. After batting. 208 with one RBI in 24 plate appearances in spring training, Cora was released by the defending World Series champions on March 25, 2012. Notable games With the Dodgers on May 12, 2004, Cora had an 18 - pitch at - bat against Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matt Clement. Facing a 2 -- 1 count, Cora fouled off 14 straight pitches before finally hitting a home run. It is the third longest documented at - bat since baseball statisticians began keeping track of pitch counts in the mid-1980s. So much time elapsed that Cora 's brother Joey joked that he and a friend were watching the game at a restaurant, ordering their first beer during the first pitch, and by the time Cora homered they were `` so drunk that we had to call a cab to take us home. '' Cora played in the two longest nine - inning games in MLB history. The first was a 4 - hour, 27 - minute game on October 5, 2001, between the Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants. The second game, and the longest on record, was a 4 - hour, 45 - minute game on August 18, 2006, the second game of a doubleheader between the Red Sox and the New York Yankees. Cora entered the 2001 game as a defensive replacement in the eighth inning, and was the starting shortstop in the 2006 game. In the third game of the 2018 MLB World Series, Cora managed the Boston Red Sox in the longest game in World Series history. An 18 inning, 7 hour and 20 minute, 561 pitch game that began on Friday Oct. 26 at 5 : 09 pm and ended after midnight the next day. The Los Angeles Dodgers being down 2 games to none, won 3 - 2 on a walkoff home run by Max Muncy. International career Cora played for Puerto Rico in both the 2006 and 2009 World Baseball Classics ; he batted 2 - for - 15 (. 133 ) and 1 - for - 8 (. 125 ) in those tournaments, respectively. Cora was the general manager of the Puerto Rico national baseball team until he became Manager of the Red Sox in 2018. Post-playing career Broadcasting From February 2013 to November 2016, Cora was a color analyst for baseball on ESPN and ESPN Deportes. Coaching On November 15, 2016, Cora became the bench coach for the Houston Astros. Cora assumed managerial duties on three occasions during the 2017 season, following ejections of Astros manager A.J. Hinch. On August 25, 2017, Cora was ejected from a game against the Los Angeles Angels by home plate umpire Laz Díaz. Cora argued that the baseball had too much dirt on it and should be removed from play ; this was Cora 's first career MLB ejection. Cora received his second World Series ring as a coach while with the Astros. Managing Boston Red Sox During the 2017 ALCS, Cora interviewed for the open managerial position of the Boston Red Sox. It was subsequently reported that Cora would be named as Red Sox manager. On October 22, the day after the Astros defeated the New York Yankees in the 2017 ALCS, the Red Sox announced a three - year managerial contract for Cora, for the 2018 through 2020 seasons, with an option for 2021. He formally assumed the role on November 2, 2017, following the World Series. On August 3, Cora was ejected for the first time as a manager by home plate umpire Adam Hamari for arguing warnings being issued to both benches by first base umpire and crew chief Phil Cuzzi in a game against the New York Yankees. He finished the 2018 season with 108 wins and 54 losses. In the American League Division Series, the Boston Red Sox eliminated the New York Yankees three -- games -- to -- one. This includes a 16 -- 1 win in game three. The Red Sox won game four 4 -- 3, and advanced to the American League Championship Series. Cora received his first postseason ejection on October 13, 2018, in Game 1 of the ALCS at Fenway Park against the Astros. He was ejected by home plate umpire James Hoye between the 5th and 6th innings for arguing balls and strikes. On October 18, 2018, his 43rd birthday, the Red Sox defeated the Astros 4 - 1 to win the ALCS 4 - 1 and advance to the World Series. Cora became the third rookie manager to reach the World Series and win in the expansion era, the others being Bob Brenly in 2001 and Ralph Houk in 1961, Eddie Dyer in 1946, Bucky Harris in 1924. The Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in 5 games to give Cora his first championship as a manager and third overall. Managerial record As of games played on October 28, 2018. Team From To Regular season record Post -- season record Win % Win % Boston Red Sox 2018 present 162 108 54. 667 14 11. 786 Reference : Personal life Cora lives in Caguas, Puerto Rico, during the off - season. He is married and has four children, including twins born during the 2017 season. Cora is a 2006 inductee of the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame. His older brother is Joey Cora, a former MLB utility player and current coach. After winning the World series, Alex Cora asked if he could take the trophy to Puerto Rico. Philanthropy Cora was involved in relief help for Puerto Rico after Hurricane María in 2017. See also Puerto Rico portal Baseball portal Biography portal List of Major League Baseball players from Puerto Rico References Jump up ^ `` Los Angeles Dodgers 7, Seattle Mariners 4 ''. Retrosheet. June 7, 1998. Jump up ^ `` Mets sign Alex Cora to a one - year contract ''. MLB.com ( Press release ). January 22, 2009. Archived from the original on October 21, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2017. Jump up ^ DiComo, Anthony ( August 7, 2010 ). `` Mets call up F - Mart, Tejada ; Cora cut ''. MLB.com. Retrieved October 20, 2017. Jump up ^ Ladson, Bill ( January 17, 2011 ). `` Cora lands Minor League deal with Nationals ''. MLB.com. Archived from the original on October 21, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Washington Nationals 3, Florida Marlins 1 ''. Retrosheet. September 28, 2011. Jump up ^ Nichols, Cheryl ( January 25, 2012 ). `` Former Nats : Alex Cora announces retirement from winter ball ( Updated ) ''. districtsportspage.com. Jump up ^ Sanchez, Jesse ( February 6, 2012 ). `` Cora joins Cards on Minor League deal ''. MLB.com. Jump up ^ `` Cardinals release Alex Cora & Koyie Hill ''. KTVO. AP. March 25, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2012. Jump up ^ `` Alex Cora - MLB Record - May 12, 2004 ''. Retrieved October 21, 2017 -- via YouTube. Jump up ^ Singer, Tom ( May 26, 2006 ). `` Mastering art of the prolonged at - bat ''. MLB.com. 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Romero 38 Joel Piñeiro 40 José Santiago 43 Dicky Gonzalez 45 Josue Matos 48 Pedro Feliciano 50 Kiko Calero 51 Bernie Williams 52 Orlando Román 55 Iván Maldonado 56 Fernando Cabrera 57 Chris Rojas 58 Willie Collazo Manager José Oquendo Puerto Rico roster -- 2009 World Baseball Classic -- 5th place 2 Felipe López 4 Yadier Molina 7 Iván Rodríguez 10 Mike Avilés 12 Ramón Vázquez 13 Alex Cora 15 Carlos Beltrán 16 J.C. Romero 18 Geovany Soto 19 Alex Ríos 21 Carlos Delgado 23 Jesús Feliciano 26 Andy González 27 Nelson Figueroa 31 Josue Matos 33 Javier Vázquez 34 Orlando Román 36 Giancarlo Alvarado 38 Fernando Cabrera 43 Hiram Bocachica 44 Carlos Gutiérrez 45 Ian Snell 48 Javier López 49 Pedro Feliciano 51 Bernie Williams 52 Saúl Rivera 53 Jonathan Sánchez 56 Iván Maldonado Manager José Oquendo Coach Carlos Arroyo Coach Eduardo Pérez Coach Iván DeJesús Coach Charlie Montoyo Coach Gilberto Rondón Coach Jerry Morales Boston Red Sox 2007 World Series champions 7 J.D. Drew 10 Coco Crisp 12 Eric Hinske 13 Alex Cora 15 Dustin Pedroia 17 Manny Delcarmen 18 Daisuke Matsuzaka 19 Josh Beckett ( ALCS MVP ) 20 Kevin Youkilis 23 Julio Lugo 24 Manny Ramirez 25 Mike Lowell ( World Series MVP ) 28 Doug Mirabelli 31 Jon Lester 32 Bobby Kielty 33 Jason Varitek 34 David Ortiz 36 Kevin Cash 37 Hideki Okajima 38 Curt Schilling 39 Kyle Snyder 46 Jacoby Ellsbury 48 Javier López 49 Tim Wakefield 50 Mike Timlin 51 Julián Tavárez 58 Jonathan Papelbon 83 Éric Gagné Manager 47 Terry Francona Coaches Bench Coach 2 Brad Mills First Base Coach 16 Luis Alicea Hitting Coach 29 Dave Magadan Third Base Coach 35 DeMarlo Hale Pitching Coach 52 John Farrell Bullpen Coach 57 Gary Tuck Bullpen Catcher 65 Ino Guerrero Regular season American League Division Series American League Championship Series Houston Astros 2017 World Series champions 1 Carlos Correa 2 Alex Bregman 3 Cameron Maybin 4 George Springer ( World Series MVP ) 9 Marwin González 10 Yuli Gurriel 11 Evan Gattis 15 Carlos Beltrán 16 Brian McCann 21 Derek Fisher 22 Josh Reddick 27 José Altuve ( AL MVP ) 30 Juan Centeno 31 Collin McHugh 35 Justin Verlander ( ALCS MVP ) 36 Will Harris 41 Brad Peacock 43 Lance McCullers Jr. 44 Luke Gregerson 46 Francisco Liriano 47 Chris Devenski 50 Charlie Morton 53 Ken Giles 59 Joe Musgrove 60 Dallas Keuchel Manager 14 A.J. Hinch Coaches Third Base Coach 8 Gary Pettis Bench Coach 26 Alex Cora Hitting Coach 39 Dave Hudgens First Base Coach 48 Rich Dauer Bullpen Coach 52 Craig Bjornson Assistant Hitting Coach 55 Alonzo Powell Pitching Coach 56 Brent Strom Bullpen Catcher 85 Javier Bracamonte Bullpen Catcher 96 Carlos Muñoz Regular season American League Division Series American League Championship Series Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series champions 2 Xander Bogaerts 3 Sandy León 5 Ian Kinsler 7 Christian Vázquez 11 Rafael Devers 12 Brock Holt 16 Andrew Benintendi 17 Nathan Eovaldi 18 Mitch Moreland 19 Jackie Bradley Jr. ( ALCS MVP ) 22 Rick Porcello 23 Blake Swihart 24 David Price 25 Steve Pearce ( World Series MVP ) 28 J.D. 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Question: who did alex cora used to play for
Answer: Los Angeles Dodgers