Alex Cora becomes first Puerto Rican manager, second Latino to win a championship Alex Cora Cora who's from Caguas, Puerto Rico has devoted his free time, money and celebrity to help bring awareness and funds to Puerto Rico since Maria ravaged the island. Latinos Contribute to the World Champs Boston Red Sox J.D. Martinez - Cuban Eduardo Nunez - Dominican Rafael Devers - Dominican Hector Velazquez - Mexican Sandy Leon - Venezuela Christian Vazquez - Puerto Rican William Cuevas - Venezuela Eduardo Rodriguez - Venezuela Carlos Febles - Dominican Ramon Vazquez - Puerto Rican Latinos contributed greatly to Boston's historic season. First by setting a franchise record 108th victory, beating rival New York Yankees and winning their 9th World Series Title.