Jose Manuel Cora Amaro (born May 14, 1965 in Caguas, Puerto Rico) was a baseball player with an 11 year career in the MLB spanning the years 1987 and 1989-1998. He played for the San Diego Padres of the National League and the Chicago White Sox, Seattle Mariners and Cleveland Indians of the American League. He played second base, shortstop, third base and designated hitter. May 14 is the 134th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (135th in leap years). ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... Caguas (founded in 1775) is a municipality located in the eastern central area of Puerto Rico. ... A view of the playing field at Busch Memorial Stadium, St. ... This article or section cites very few or no references or sources. ... This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January 14 - Catfish Hunter and Billy Williams are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America. ... 1989 in baseball - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... This year in baseball 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 Events January-March January 5 - Don Sutton, a 324-game winner is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on his fifth try. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League, is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada and the worlds oldest extant professional team sports league. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 16, , 19, 42, 72, Name Chicago White Sox (1904–present) White Stockings (1900-1903) St. ... Major league affiliations American League (1977–present) West Division (1977–present) Current uniform Name Seattle Mariners (1977–present) Ballpark Safeco Field (1999–present) The Kingdome (1977-1999) Major league titles World Series titles (0) None AL Pennants (0) None West Division titles (3) [1] 2001 â€¢ 1997 â€¢ 1995 Wild card berths... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 5, 14, 18, 19, 21, 42, 455 Name Cleveland Indians (1915–present) Cleveland Naps (1905-1914) Cleveland Bronchos (1902-1904) Cleveland Blues (1901) Ballpark Jacobs Field (1994–present) Cleveland Stadium (1932-1993)* a. ... American League The American League (or formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States of America and Canada. ...

Career as a Player

In college, Cora played for Vanderbilt University. In 1985 he was drafted by the San Diego Padres. He broke into the big leagues in 1987, as a 21 year old rookie. After spending parts of three seasons with the Padres he was traded to the Chicago White Sox in 1991. Cora would spend the next four seasons with the White Sox. Vanderbilt University is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational research university in Nashville, Tennessee. ... 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 16, , 19, 42, 72, Name Chicago White Sox (1904–present) White Stockings (1900-1903) St. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 1995, he signed with the Seattle Mariners where he would enjoy his most productive seasons at bat. He even established a record for a Mariner with a 27 game hitting streak which is also the record for American League switch hitters. In 1997, he was elected to the American League All-Star team and went on to hit .300 with 11 home runs and 54 RBI. 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations American League (1977–present) West Division (1977–present) Current uniform Name Seattle Mariners (1977–present) Ballpark Safeco Field (1999–present) The Kingdome (1977-1999) Major league titles World Series titles (0) None AL Pennants (0) None West Division titles (3) [1] 2001 â€¢ 1997 â€¢ 1995 Wild card berths... In baseball, a hitting streak refers to the consecutive number of official games in which a player gets at least one hit. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... All-star (also, Allstar or All Star) is a term with meanings in both the worlds of sports and entertainment. ...

Cora, who was nicknamed "Little Joey," was one of the most popular Mariners during his time with the team, and many fans admired the tiny second baseman for his hustle, grit, and good-nature. He also endeared himself to the fans when the Mariners' storied 1995 season was ended in game six of the 1995 ALCS by the Cleveland Indians. Cora, like thousands of fans in the Kingdome that day, broke down and wept. The footage of him weeping while the Mariners' then-rookie Alex Rodriguez draped his arm on Cora's shoulder and consoled him was widely replayed throughout the Seattle area. The sensitivity and emotion Cora displayed made him became particularly popular with young women in the Pacific Northwest, who would often hold signs at Mariners' home game saying "Marry me, Joey!" “A-Rod” redirects here. ... The Pacific Northwest from space This page is about the region that includes parts of Canada and the United States. ...

Cora spent most of the 1998 as a Mariner, but with the team falling out of contention he was dealt to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for David Bell, but he barely played due to injuries. He signed a free-agent contract with the Toronto Blue Jays during the off-season, but retired without playing a game. 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean [1]. // Coated in ice, power and telephone lines sag and often break, resulting in power outages. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 5, 14, 18, 19, 21, 42, 455 Name Cleveland Indians (1915–present) Cleveland Naps (1905-1914) Cleveland Bronchos (1902-1904) Cleveland Blues (1901) Ballpark Jacobs Field (1994–present) Cleveland Stadium (1932-1993)* a. ... David Michael Bell (born September 14, 1972 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a Major League Baseball third baseman who is presently a free agent. ... Major league affiliations American League (1977–present) East Division (1977–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Toronto Blue Jays (1977–present) Ballpark Rogers Centre (1989–present) a. ...

Career statistics

Through his career, Cora amassed the following statistics:

• Hits: 1,035
• Doubles: 171
• Triples: 41
• Home Runs: 30
• RBI: 294
• Average: .277

Career as a Coach

Following his retirement from play, Cora was a manager in the New York Mets minor league system. He was later hired by fellow teammate and good friend, Ozzie Guillen as coach. He began coaching in 2003 for the Chicago White Sox. His responsibilities included facilitating the role of third base coach and organizing the team's spring training camps prior to his promotion to bench coach following the 2006 season. He occasionally serves as an interim manager whenever Guillen is suspended or ejected from a game, as was the case on June 22, 2006, when Guillen was suspended for one game after ordering White Sox pitcher David Riske to throw at Cardinals player Chris Duncan. Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42 Name New York Mets (1962–present) Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964–present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league titles World Series titles (2) 1969 â€¢ 1986 NL Pennants (4) 1969 â€¢ 1973 â€¢ 1986 â€¢ 2000... The following are the events of the year 2003 that happened world-wide throughout the sport of baseball. ... June 22 is the 173rd day of the year (174th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 192 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... David Riske (born October 23, 1976, in Renton, Washington), is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher and currently a free agent. ... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 42, 45, 85 Name St. ... Christopher Edward Duncan (born May 5, 1981 in Tucson, Arizona) is an outfielder for the St. ...

He managed the Venezuelan Winter League baseball team Tiburones de la Guaira in the 2005-2006 season with a record of 31-31 (.500)

Joey is the elder brother of another MLB player, Alex Cora, who plays for the Boston Red Sox. Also somewhat notable is the fact that he struck Cubs Pitcher Carlos Zambrano with a Fungo Bat during the 2006 All-Star Game. According to MLB.com, Zambrano backed into the bat while Cora was warming up the A.L. All-Stars. José Alexander (Alex) Cora (born October 18, 1975 in Caguas, Puerto Rico) is an utility infielder in Major League Baseball who currently plays with the Boston Red Sox. ... A fungo bat is specially designed bat used by baseball and softball coaches for practice purposes. ...

External links

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