Albert Almora Jr. transitions to mentorship role after MLB career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:34 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Albert Almora Jr., former outfielder for the Chicago Cubs, is shifting his focus to mentoring young athletes. Following his MLB career, Almora opened a velocity training center in Addison, emphasizing both mental and physical aspects of baseball. He aims to teach players about handling failure and building confidence, drawing from his own experiences in the sport. Almora plans to balance his new role with family commitments while continuing to contribute to baseball.
- •Almora was part of the Cubs' 2016 World Series championship team.
- •He opened a training center in Addison focused on youth development.
- •His training emphasizes mental resilience and handling failure.
- •Almora aims to balance mentorship with family life.
- 12:34 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs World Series champ Albert Almora Jr. wants to give back to community in life after pro baseball
"Former Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. wasn't eying retirement this spring. But when an opportunity to keep playing baseball didn't come, another door opened, allowing him to give back to the game he loves.
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