Early Life and Education of Carlos Correa: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Carlos Correa, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

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

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

2017: Engagement to Daniella Rodriguez

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

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.

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.

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.

June 2021: Pregnancy Announcement

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

November 29, 2021: Birth of First Child

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

October 2022: Announcement of Second Child

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

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.

2024: Residence in St. Paul, Minnesota

As of 2024, Carlos Correa and his family reside in St. Paul, Minnesota all year round.

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