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Joey Cora

Former Prospect Third Base Coach - Detroit Tigers (MLB) [2026]
High Level
MLB
Years
1984-1998 (1987-1998)
Proper Name
Jose Manuel Cora
Positions
2B (1422) ... SS (92) ... DH (22) ... 3B (16) ... C (1)
Height / Weight
5-8 / 150
Bats / Throws
Both / Right
Birthdate
May 14,1965   Age:  61.024
Place
Caguas, Puerto Rico
High School
Bautista (Caguas,PR)
Colleges
Vanderbilt University (Nashville,TN)
Drafted/Signed
1985-1-23-San Diego Padres
Signing Bonus
$ 80,000
MLB Debut
April 6,1987
MLBAM ID
112664
Retrosheet#
coraj001
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Brother of Alex Cora   [1984] Most Valuable Player (Cape Cod League)   [1985] 1st Round Draft Pick (#23 overall) by the San Diego Padres   [2017] Inducted into the Cape Cod League Hall of Fame   [2023] Inducted into the Vanderbilt University Athletics Hall of Fame   [2026] Coached for Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic
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1985123June-RegSan Diego PadresYes1985-06-05SSCollegeTNVanderbiltNCAA 14Year PremiumPremiumBill McKeonFrom Yankees as compensation for free agent Ed Whitson
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