Manny Corpas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Manny Corpas |
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Corpas with the Colorado Rockies
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| Born: December 3, 1982 Panama City, Panama |
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| July 18, 2006, for the Colorado Rockies | |||
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| September 27, 2013, for the Colorado Rockies | |||
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| Win–loss record | 13–20 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.14 | ||
| Strikeouts | 264 | ||
| Saves | 34 | ||
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Manuel Corpas, born on December 3, 1982, is a baseball coach and former player from Panama. He used to be a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for teams like the Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs. Today, he is the field manager for the Monterey Amberjacks in the Pecos League.
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Playing Career
Manuel Corpas started his baseball journey at a young age. He became a professional player when he was just 16 years old.
Starting with the Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies signed Manuel Corpas in 1999. He made his first appearance in a Major League Baseball game on July 18, 2006.
In 2007, Corpas became the team's "closer." A closer is a special pitcher who comes into the game at the very end to protect a lead and get the final outs. He had a great year, winning 4 games and losing 2. He also had a low earned run average (ERA) of 2.08, which means he didn't give up many runs. He also earned 19 "saves," which is when a closer finishes a game without letting the other team tie or win. He even pitched for the Rockies in the postseason that year.
Corpas continued as the closer in 2008. However, after some tough games, he was replaced by another pitcher. He ended up tying for the most "blown saves" in the league that year, meaning he lost the lead in 9 games.
In 2009, he competed for the closer spot again but started as a "setup pitcher." A setup pitcher usually pitches in the inning before the closer. He briefly became the closer again but was later replaced. He left the Rockies in November 2010.
Time with Other Teams
After leaving the Rockies, Corpas signed a contract with the Texas Rangers in 2011. He became a free agent later that year.
In December 2011, Corpas joined the Chicago Cubs. He had missed the entire 2011 season because of a surgery called Tommy John surgery, which is common for pitchers. He played 48 games for the Cubs, with an ERA of 5.01. After the season, he became a free agent again.
Returning to the Colorado Rockies
Manuel Corpas signed another contract with the Colorado Rockies in January 2013. He played for them again during the 2013 season. He was released by the Rockies in July 2014.
Playing in Independent Leagues
After his time in Major League Baseball, Corpas played for several teams in independent baseball leagues. These leagues are not directly connected to MLB teams. He played for teams like the Diablos Rojos del México and Guerreros de Oaxaca in Mexico. He also played for the York Revolution and Sugar Land Skeeters in the Atlantic League.
He continued to play for different teams, including the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna and the Bakersfield Train Robbers. In 2019, he joined the Milwaukee Milkmen.
Manuel Corpas announced that he was retiring from professional baseball in January 2021. However, he came out of retirement briefly in June 2021 to play for the West Virginia Power. He later returned to the Bakersfield Train Robbers. In 2022, he played for the Martinez Sturgeon, where he was also their field manager.
Coaching Career
After his long playing career, Manuel Corpas moved into coaching.
Hagerstown Flying Boxcars
In February 2024, the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars announced that Corpas would be their pitching coach for the 2024 season. As a pitching coach, he helped other pitchers improve their skills.
Monterey Amberjacks
In February 2025, Manuel Corpas became the field manager for the Monterey Amberjacks in the Pecos League. As a field manager, he is in charge of the entire team, making decisions during games and guiding the players.
International Career
Manuel Corpas has also represented his home country, Panama, in international baseball tournaments. He played for the Panama national baseball team in the 2006 World Baseball Classic, 2009 World Baseball Classic, and in qualifying rounds for the 2013 and 2017 World Baseball Classics. He also played in the 2019 Pan American Games Qualifier.
