Junior Betances

Junior Nicola Betances Abreu

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 165 lb.

• Born May 26, 1973 in La Vega D.R.

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Biographical information

After his playing career ended, Junior Betances has been active in the Cleveland Indians system. He was a coach for the 2000-2001 DSL Indians then managed them from 2002-2005. He had administrative roles in the Indians' Dominican Academy from 2000-2010. Betances coached for the AZL Indians in 2010-2015, Lake County Captains in 2016-2017, and AZL Indians 2 in 2018-2019. He was scheduled to be hitting coach for the Akron RubberDucks in 2020 before the season was cancelled due to Covid-19 then did coach Akron in 2021-2022. He was hitting coach of the Columbus Clippers in 2023-2024.

Betances has also has been a scout for the Indians, signing Alexander Perez, Abner Abreu and Francisco Jimenez.

Sources include 2011 Indians Media Guide

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Playoffs	Notes
2002	DSL Indians 2	Dominican Summer League	39-33