Manuel Corpas (born December 3, 1982) is a Panamanian professional

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for the Monterey Amberjacks of the

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. He was previously a

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(MLB) for the

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and

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Career

Colorado Rockies

From the town of Aguas Benditas-Chilibre, Panama, Corpas was signed by the

at the age of 16 as an amateur

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in 1999. He made his debut for the Rockies on July 18, 2006. Following the All-Star Break in 2007, Corpas filled in as closer for

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, who was demoted after taking four of eight losses during an 8-game losing skid. Corpas finished the year with a 4–2 win–loss record, a 2.08

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, and 19 saves in 22 chances; he continued to serve as the Rockies' closer during the 2007 postseason. He continued as the closer into the season. However, after a number of poor outings, he was replaced by Fuentes in late April. In 2008, he tied for the major league lead in blown saves, with

During 2009

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, he competed with

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for the closer spot; Street won the position and Corpas started the season as the eighth inning set up pitcher. After poor performances by Street, Corpas was renamed the closer on April 17; however, Corpas also pitched poorly, and the closer job was given back to Street on May 1. He was released on November 16, 2010.

Texas Rangers

On May 3, 2011, Corpas signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. He became a free agent following the season on November 2.

Chicago Cubs

On December 22, 2011, After missing the entire 2011 season due to

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, Corpas signed a one-year deal with the

. After being outrighted off of the Cubs' 40-man roster, Corpas elected free agency. Corpas had a 5.01 ERA and innings in 48 games.

Second stint with the Colorado Rockies

On January 9, 2013, Corpas signed a minor league contract with the Rockies. His contract was purchased from Colorado Springs (PCL) on June 2, 2013. He was outrighted off the roster and elected free agency October 17, 2013. Corpas rejoined the Rockies for the 2014 season, agreeing to a minor league contract. On July 13, 2014, Corpas was released by the Rockies.

Diablos Rojos del México

On April 2, 2015, Corpas signed with the

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of the

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. He appeared in 39 games throwing 36 innings going 3-2 with a 3.75 ERA and 23 strikeouts.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On July 15, 2015, Corpas was traded to the

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of the

. He was released on February 17, 2016. In 17 games 20.1 innings of relief he went 3-1 with a 3.54 ERA with 13 strikeouts and 4 saves.

York Revolution

On June 19, 2016, Corpas signed with the

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of the

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. He became a free agent after the 2016 season where he appeared in 34 games 33 innings of relief going 3-1 with a 2.18 ERA with 27 strikeouts. He resigned on May 13, 2017, but was released on June 16 after appearing in 12 games 8.2 innings of relief going 1-0 with a 6.23 ERA and 8 strikeouts.

Sugar Land Skeeters

That same day he signed with the

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of the

. He became a free agent after the 2017 season. In 27 games 26.1 innings of relief he went 0-5 with a 5.81 ERA and 22 strikeouts.

Algodoneros de Unión Laguna

On May 1, 2018, Corpas signed with the

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of the

. He became a free agent after the season. In 29 games 30.1 innings of relief he went 3-3 with a 4.75 ERA with 15 strikeouts and 2 saves.

Bakersfield Train Robbers

Corpas appeared in 1 game of relief throwing 3 innings giving up 4 hits 1 earned run (3.00 ERA) and 5 strikeouts with the

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of the

Milwaukee Milkmen

On August 14, 2019, Corpas signed with the Milwaukee Milkmen of the American Association. He was released on January 16, 2020. In 9 games 11.2 innings of relief he went 1-0 with a 4.63 ERA and 7 strikeouts. On January 12, 2021, Corpas announced his retirement from professional baseball.

West Virginia Power

On June 26, 2021, Corpas came out of retirement to sign with the

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of the

. Corpas struggled to a 1–2 record and 13.00 ERA in 4 starts with the team before being released on July 19.

Bakersfield Train Robbers (second stint)

Following his release from the

he signed with the

of the

. He made 2 starts throwing 14 innings going 2-0 with a 0.64 ERA and 21 strikeouts.

Martinez Sturgeon

On February 23, 2022, Corpas signed with the Martinez Sturgeon of the

as both a player and their field manager. He finished the season 9-3 with a 4.26 ERA in 114 innings pitched and 147 strikeouts. Corpas was not retained for the 2023 season.

Coaching career

Hagerstown Flying Boxcars

On February 20, 2024, the

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of the

announced that Corpas would be the team's pitching coach for the 2024 season.

Monterey Amberjacks

On February 27, 2025, the Monterey Amberjacks of the

announced that Corpas would be the team's

for the 2025 season.

International career

He was selected

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at the

2006 World Baseball Classic The 2006 World Baseball Classic (WBC) was the inaugural tournament between national baseball teams that included players from Major League Baseball. It was held from March 3 to 20 in stadiums in or around Tokyo, Japan, and the American cities o ...

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and

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