Craig Albernaz
Fall River,MA
Summary
Former professional baseball player with experience playing for the Tampa Bay Rays and Detroit Tigers from 2006 to 2014. Transitioned into a coaching career in 2015, starting with the Tampa Bay Rays. Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and deep understanding of the game, both as a player and now as a coach. Committed to fostering growth and development in athletes while leveraging extensive knowledge and experience in the sport.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Baseball Player
Tampa Bay Rays
04.2006 - 10.2013
Professional Baseball Player
Detroit Tigers
12.2013 - 10.2014
Professional Baseball Coach
Tampa Bay Rays
01.2015 - 12.2018
Position Manager
- 2017 New York Penn League Championship
- 2018 Midwest League Championship
- 2018 Manager of the Year Midwest League
- 2018 Team of the year MiLB
Professional Baseball Coach
Tampa Bay Rays
01.2019 - 12.2019
Minor League Field Coordinator
Professional Baseball Coach
San Francisco Giants
12.2019 - 10.2023
Bullpen and Catching Coach
- 2021 NL West Division Championship
Professional Baseball Coach
Cleveland Indians
11.2023 - Current
- 2023 Named bench coach
- 2024 promoted to Associated Manager
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Eckerd Collegue
St. Petersburg, FL01-2005
Skills
- Lead generation
- Media relations
- Supply management
- Rules and regulations
- Video analysis
- Catching frame work specialist
- Game preparation
- Safety awareness
- Game rules
- Situational awareness
Accomplishments
- 2017 New York Penn League Championship
- 2018 Midwest League Championship
- 2018 Manager of the Year Midwest League
- 2018 MiLB Team of the Year
- 2021 MLB NL West Division Championship (San Francisco Giants)
Timeline
Professional Baseball Coach
Cleveland Indians
11.2023 - Current
Professional Baseball Coach
San Francisco Giants
12.2019 - 10.2023
Professional Baseball Coach
Tampa Bay Rays
01.2019 - 12.2019
Professional Baseball Coach
Tampa Bay Rays
01.2015 - 12.2018
Professional Baseball Player
Detroit Tigers
12.2013 - 10.2014
Professional Baseball Player
Tampa Bay Rays
04.2006 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Eckerd Collegue
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