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. Drafted first overall by the Houston Astros in 2012, he previously played for them. Correa is recognized as a prominent player in Major League Baseball.

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September 22, 1994: Carlos Correa's Birth

On September 22, 1994, Carlos Javier Correa Oppenheimer Jr. was born in Puerto Rico. He is a professional baseball shortstop.

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1998: Hurricane Georges Damage

In 1998, Hurricane Georges caused significant damage to Carlos Correa's family home, forcing his father to work multiple jobs while still training him in baseball.

2014: Ankle Surgery

Back in 2014, Carlos Correa had surgery to repair his right ankle.

2017: Proposed to Daniella Rodriguez

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

2017: Hurricane Relief Efforts

In 2017, Carlos Correa was involved in charity work, including helping children in Houston after Hurricane Harvey and his hometown in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.

2018: Brother Drafted by the Astros

During his time with the Astros, Carlos Correa's younger brother, Jean Carlos Correa, was selected by the Astros in the 2018 MLB draft.

2018: 2018 Season Performance and Surgery

In 2018, Carlos Correa had a batting average of .239 with 15 home runs and 65 RBIs. He also led the AL in sacrifice flies and had a high fielding percentage at shortstop. Furthermore, he underwent surgery on November 10, 2018 to fix a deviated septum.

November 11, 2019: Courthouse Ceremony Marriage

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

2019: 500th Hit, Injury, and 100th Home Run

In 2019, Carlos Correa got his 500th career hit on April 3. He was placed on the injured list on May 29 after a rib fracture. On August 15, 2019, Correa hit his 100th career home run, joining Cal Ripken Jr. and Alex Rodriguez as the only major league shortstops to reach that milestone before their 25th birthday.

March 2020: $500,000 Donation for COVID-19 Relief

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

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

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October 2022: Second Child Pregnancy Announcement

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

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

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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

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

2024: 2024 Season Performance and All-Star Selection

The first half of the 2024 season saw a return to form for Carlos Correa, as he hit to a .305 batting average with an .884 OPS through June, and was selected for his third All-Star Game. He was placed on the injury list on July 12, 2024 and returned to the Twins in mid-September after recovery.