History of Carlos Correa in Timeline

Carlos Correa is a Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the Minnesota Twins in MLB. He was drafted first overall by the Houston Astros in the 2012 MLB draft and played for them before joining the Twins. Correa is a prominent figure in Major League Baseball.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1914: First Player Since 1914 with 5 Games of 3+ Hits and a Home Run

On July 5, 2015, Carlos Correa became the first player since 1914 to record five games with a minimum of three hits and a home run in 25 plate appearances since his debut.

1991: Bagwell's Rookie of the Year Award

In 1991, Jeff Bagwell won the Rookie of the Year award.

1993: MLB Expansion

Carlos Correa set a franchise record for most doubles during his first 20 games, batting 9. Five home runs were also hit during this timeframe for a total of 14 extra-base hits, tied for the second-most since the 1993 MLB expansion.

September 22, 1994: Carlos Correa's Birth

On September 22, 1994, Carlos Javier Correa Oppenheimer Jr. was born. He would later become a professional baseball shortstop.

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1994: Ramón Castro's Draft

In 1994, Ramón Castro was drafted as the 17th pick.

1998: Hurricane Georges Damage

In 1998, Hurricane Georges caused heavy damage to Carlos Correa's family home, which forced his father to take on odd jobs while continuing to train him.

2002: Twins' First Playoff Series Win Since 2002

During the 2023 postseason, Carlos Correa contributed to the Twins winning their first playoff series since 2002.

2004: Twins' First Playoff Win Since 2004

During the 2023 postseason, Carlos Correa helped the Twins secure their first playoff win since 2004.

2010: Perfect Game BCS Finals and WWBA PG Underclassman World Championships Participation

In 2010, Carlos Correa participated in the Perfect Game BCS Finals and the WWBA PG Underclassman World Championships.

2011: Perfect Game Events and Aflac-PG All-American Game

In 2011, Carlos Correa appeared at the PG BCS Under-18 Finals and East Coast Professional Showcase. He also participated in the Aflac-PG All-American Game, where he was named Rawlings' Defensive Player of the Year, and closed the year with an appearance in the PG WBAA World Championships.

June 4, 2012: Drafted First Overall by the Astros

On June 4, 2012, Carlos Correa was selected as the first overall pick in the MLB draft by the Houston Astros, becoming the highest-selected player drafted directly from a Puerto Rican high school and the first Puerto Rican and Latin American-born player to achieve this.

June 7, 2012: Signed with the Astros

On June 7, 2012, Carlos Correa signed with the Houston Astros, agreeing to a $4.8 million signing bonus and initially choosing to wear number 12 in honor of Roberto Alomar.

2012: MVP in the Víctor Pellot Excellence Tournament

In 2012, Carlos Correa was selected as the MVP in the Víctor Pellot Excellence Tournament, after an extraordinary performance. At the 2012 PG World Showcase, he set a PG record with a 97-miles per hour throw across the infield.

2012: Selected First Overall in MLB Draft

In 2012, Carlos Correa was selected first overall by the Houston Astros in the MLB draft.

2012: Projected as a Top-Ten MLB Draft Pick

In 2012, despite being the youngest high-profile player, 17-year-old Carlos Correa was projected as a top-ten pick in the Major League Baseball draft by major sources like Sports Illustrated and ESPN.

2013: Professional Career

In 2013, Carlos Correa began the season with the Quad City River Bandits of the Class A Midwest League.

2013: All-Star Futures Game Selection

In 2013, Carlos Correa was selected as the team's Player of the Month and became the youngest player selected to play in the 2013 Midwest League All-Star Game. He became the first player in the history of the All-Star Futures Game to be selected by popular vote to complete the World Team.

2013: Minor League Team

In 2013, Mark Appel joined the River Bandits and Correa began a training camp to improve his physique and add speed, which lasted from October to February.

January 14, 2014: Spring Training Invitation

On January 14, 2014, Carlos Correa was invited to spring training by the Astros as a non-roster player.

2014: Ankle Surgery in 2014

Carlos Correa had surgery to repair his right ankle after an injury back in 2014, which later became a concern for the San Francisco Giants during contract negotiations in 2022.

June 8, 2015: MLB Debut

On June 8, 2015, Carlos Correa was promoted to the major leagues by the Houston Astros, debuting in a game against the Chicago White Sox.

July 5, 2015: First Player Since 1914 with 5 Games of 3+ Hits and a Home Run

On July 5, 2015, Carlos Correa became the first player since 1914 to record five games with a minimum of three hits and a home run in 25 plate appearances since his debut.

October 12, 2015: Youngest Shortstop to Hit Playoff Home Run

On October 12, 2015, Carlos Correa became the youngest shortstop to hit a home run in playoff competition, and the second youngest player to record a postseason multi-homer game.

November 16, 2015: AL Rookie of the Year Award

On November 16, 2015, MLB and the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) recognized Carlos Correa as the AL Rookie of the Year.

2015: 2015 Season Statistics

During the 2015 season with Houston, Carlos Correa batted .279/.345/.512 in 387 at bats, had the 7th-best Power-Speed # in the American League, and played 99 games at shortstop with a fielding percentage of .967.

2015: MLB Debut and Rookie of the Year

In 2015, Carlos Correa made his MLB debut with the Houston Astros and subsequently won the American League Rookie of the Year Award.

2015: Promotion to Fresno Grizzlies

In 2015, Carlos Correa was promoted to the Fresno Grizzlies of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League on May 11, after playing for the Corpus Christi Hooks of the Class AA Texas League.

2016: Daniella Rodriguez Miss Texas USA 2016

Carlos Correa proposed to his girlfriend, Daniella Rodriguez, who was Miss Texas USA in 2016, after winning the 2017 World Series.

2016: 2016 Season Statistics

During the 2016 season, Carlos Correa batted .274 with 20 home runs and 96 RBIs, and had the most walk-off hits in MLB.

2016: Most Games Played Since 2016

In 2021, Carlos Correa appeared in 148 games, which was his most since 2016.

May 2017: AL Player of the Month

In May 2017, Carlos Correa was named the AL Player of the Month, batting .386 with seven home runs and 26 RBIs.

October 6, 2017: First Home Run of the 2017 Postseason

On October 6, 2017, Carlos Correa hit his first home run of the 2017 postseason against the Boston Red Sox during Game 2 of the American League Division Series.

2017: Engagement to Daniella Rodriguez

After winning the 2017 World Series, Carlos Correa proposed to his girlfriend, Miss Texas USA 2016 Daniella Rodriguez.

2017: 2017 Regular Season

For the 2017 regular season, Carlos Correa batted .315/.391/.550 in 422 at bats with 24 home runs and 84 RBIs and at shortstop, he had a .978 fielding percentage.

2017: World Series and All-Star Selection

In 2017, Carlos Correa participated in the World Baseball Classic, won the AL Player of the Month Award for May, was named an MLB All-Star, and won the World Series with the Houston Astros.

2017: World Baseball Classic

In 2017, Carlos Correa played for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, batting .333 with three home runs and being named to the All-World Baseball Classic team.

2017: Charity Work After Hurricane Maria

In 2017, Carlos Correa was involved in charity work, including helping his hometown in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria damaged the island.

2017: Astros Sign Stealing Scandal

In 2017, Carlos Correa's team, the Houston Astros, illegally stole signs to gain an advantage, which was later revealed, leading to a $5 million fine and loss of top draft picks for the team.

2018: 2018 Season Performance

In 2018, Carlos Correa batted .239 with 15 home runs and 65 RBIs. He also led the AL in sacrifice flies with 11. Defensively, he had a .984 fielding percentage at shortstop.

2018: Astros Drafted Jean Carlos Correa

In 2018, Carlos Correa's younger brother, Jean Carlos Correa, was selected by the Astros in the MLB draft.

November 11, 2019: Marriage to Daniella Rodriguez

Carlos Correa and Daniella Rodriguez were married in a courthouse ceremony on November 11, 2019.

2019: 500th Career Hit and 100th Home Run

In 2019, Carlos Correa got his 500th career hit on April 3 and hit his 100th career home run on August 15. He also hit a walk-off home run in the ALCS against the New York Yankees on October 13.

March 2020: Donation During COVID-19 Pandemic

In March 2020, Carlos Correa donated $500,000 in medical equipment to help the city of Houston during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: 2020 Season Performance

In 2020, Carlos Correa batted .264 with five home runs and 25 RBIs. He also led AL shortstops with a fielding percentage of .995.

June 2021: Pregnancy Announcement

In June 2021, Carlos Correa and Daniella Rodriguez announced on Instagram that they were expecting their first child.

July 4, 2021: Named MLB All-Star Reserve

On July 4, 2021, Carlos Correa was named as a reserve to the MLB All-Star Game, marking his second career selection.

November 3, 2021: Declared Free Agent

On November 3, 2021, Carlos Correa was declared a free agent for the first time in his career after rejecting a qualifying offer from the Astros.

November 29, 2021: Birth of First Child

Carlos Correa and Daniella Rodriguez's son was born on November 29, 2021.

2021: Career Highs and Gold Glove Award in 2021

In 2021, Carlos Correa achieved career highs in home runs and runs scored. He also won his first career Gold Glove and AL Platinum Glove Awards.

2021: Second All-Star Team and Gold Glove Awards

In 2021, Carlos Correa was named to his second All-Star Team and won both the Gold Glove and Platinum Glove Awards.

March 22, 2022: Signed with Minnesota Twins

On March 22, 2022, Carlos Correa signed a three-year contract with the Minnesota Twins for $105.3 million, which included opt-out provisions and made him the highest-paid infielder at the time.

June 9, 2022: Consecutive Home Runs against Gerrit Cole

On June 9, 2022, Carlos Correa, along with Luis Arráez and Byron Buxton, hit consecutive home runs off Gerrit Cole in a game against the New York Yankees.

October 2022: Announcement of Second Child

In October 2022, Carlos Correa and Daniella Rodriguez announced on Instagram that they were expecting their second child.

November 2, 2022: Opted Out of Contract

On November 2, 2022, Carlos Correa opted out of the final two seasons of his contract with the Minnesota Twins, becoming a free agent.

2022: 2022 Season Performance and League-Leading Fielding Percentage

In the 2022 season, Carlos Correa batted .291 with 22 home runs and had a league-leading .983 fielding percentage.

January 11, 2023: Re-signed with the Minnesota Twins

On January 11, 2023, Carlos Correa re-signed with the Minnesota Twins for six years and $200 million, with potential vesting options.

March 11, 2023: Birth of Second Child

Carlos Correa and Daniella Rodriguez's second child, a boy, was born on March 11, 2023.

2023: Opted out of 2023 World Baseball Classic

Carlos Correa opted to not play in the 2023 World Baseball Classic in anticipation of the birth of his second child.

2023: 2023 Postseason Performance and ALDS Loss

During the 2023 postseason, Carlos Correa drove in the go-ahead run in the Wild Card series, helping the Twins win their first playoff game since 2004 and first series since 2002. However, they lost to the Astros in the ALDS.