History of Carlos Correa in Timeline

Carlos Correa is a professional baseball shortstop and third baseman currently playing for the Houston Astros in MLB. Originally drafted first overall by the Astros in 2012, he previously played for the Minnesota Twins. Correa is from Puerto Rico.

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1914: First Player Since 1914

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: Jeff Bagwell Rookie of the Year Award

In 1991, Jeff Bagwell won a Rookie of the Year award; Carlos Correa was the first Astro to win the award since Bagwell.

1993: Tied for second-most extra-base hits since the 1993 MLB expansion.

Since the 1993 MLB expansion, Carlos Correa tied for the second-most extra-base hits in the first 20 games.

September 22, 1994: Carlos Correa Born

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

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1994: Ramón Castro's 17th Pick

In 1994, Ramón Castro was the 17th pick, making him the highest-selected player to be drafted directly from a Puerto Rican high school before Carlos Correa.

1998: Hurricane Georges Damage

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

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

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

2011: Perfect Game Appearances

In 2011, Carlos Correa appeared at the PG BCS Under-18 Finals and East Coast Professional Showcase. His performance at the PG World and National Showcases earned him a spot in the Aflac-PG All-American Game, where he was named Rawlings' Defensive Player of the Year. He also appeared in the PG WBAA World Championships.

June 4, 2012: Drafted First Overall by Astros

On June 4, 2012, the Houston Astros selected Carlos Correa as the first overall pick in the MLB draft. He became the highest-selected player drafted directly from a Puerto Rican high school, as well as the first Puerto Rican and Latin American-born player to be the first overall selection in the MLB Draft. Iván Rodríguez congratulated him during the ceremony.

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. He was assigned to their extended spring training team in Kissimmee, Florida.

2012: MVP in Víctor Pellot Excellence Tournament

In 2012, Carlos Correa was selected as the MVP in the Víctor Pellot Excellence Tournament. At the 2012 PG World Showcase, he set a PG record with a 97-miles per hour throw across the infield. He also signed with the University of Miami after graduating from the PRBAHS.

2012: Projected as Top-Ten Pick

In 2012, leading up to the Major League Baseball draft, 17-year-old Carlos Correa was projected as a top-ten pick by sources like Sports Illustrated and ESPN due to outstanding performances in team workouts.

2012: Drafted by the Astros

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

2013: River Bandits Season

For the 2013 season, Carlos Correa batted .320/.405/.467. After the team prevented him from playing for Gigantes de Carolina in Puerto Rico, Correa began a training camp to improve his physique and add speed, which lasted from October to February.

2013: Professional Career

In 2013, Carlos Correa began his professional career with the Gulf Coast Astros of the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League and was promoted to the Greeneville Astros of the Rookie-level Appalachian League.

2013: Top Prospect and All-Star Selection

In 2013, Carlos Correa was ranked the top prospect in the Astros' farm system, was selected the team's Player of the Month, and became the youngest player selected to play in the 2013 Midwest League All-Star Game. He was also selected by popular vote to complete the World Team in the All-Star Futures Game.

January 14, 2014: Spring Training Invitation

On January 14, 2014, the Houston Astros invited Carlos Correa to spring training as a non-roster player. He was later assigned to the Lancaster JetHawks of the Class A-Advanced California League to start the 2014 season.

June 8, 2015: MLB Debut

On June 8, 2015, Carlos Correa was promoted to the major leagues and debuted for the Houston Astros in a game against the Chicago White Sox. He went 1-for-4 with an RBI single.

June 9, 2015: First Career Base Steal and Home Run

On June 9, 2015, Carlos Correa stole his first career base and hit his first MLB home run.

July 5, 2015: First Player Since 1914

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: Playoff Home Run Record

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

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

2015: MLB Debut and Rookie of the Year Award

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

2015: Minor League Assignment and Promotion

In 2015, Carlos Correa was assigned to minor league camp and then to the Corpus Christi Hooks. After a strong performance, he was promoted to the Fresno Grizzlies of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League on May 11.

2015: 2015 Season Statistics

In the 2015 season with the Houston Astros, Carlos Correa batted .279/.345/.512. He had the 7th-best Power-Speed # in the American League, at 17.1. Playing 99 games at shortstop, he had a fielding percentage of .967.

2016: 2016 Season Stats

In the 2016 season, Carlos Correa had a .274 batting average, .361 on-base percentage, .451 slugging percentage, 36 doubles, 20 home runs, and 96 RBIs. He had four walk-off hits, the most in MLB.

May 2017: AL Player of the Month

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

October 6, 2017: First Home Run of 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: World Series and All-Star Selection

In 2017, Carlos Correa played 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: Astros sign stealing scandal

In 2020, the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal revealed that the team had broken MLB rules during their 2017 championship season. The team was punished with a $5 million fine and the loss of top draft picks in 2020 and 2021. Correa admitted his team illegally stole signs and apologized for the events of 2017.

2017: 2017 Regular Season Stats

In the 2017 regular season, Carlos Correa batted .315/.391/.550 with 24 home runs and 84 RBIs. He had a .978 fielding percentage at shortstop.

November 11, 2019: Courthouse Wedding

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

March 2020: Donation of Medical Equipment

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.

July 4, 2021: All-Star Game Reserve Selection

On July 4, 2021, Carlos Correa was named as a reserve for the MLB All-Star Game, marking his second career selection. At the time, he ranked fifth in the American League in OPS (.926).

November 3, 2021: Declared a Free Agent

On November 3, 2021, Carlos Correa was declared a free agent for the first time in his career. The Astros extended Correa a qualifying offer of $18.4 million for one year, but he rejected it.

November 29, 2021: Birth of First Child

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

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 the Minnesota Twins

On March 22, 2022, Carlos Correa signed a three-year contract worth $105.3 million with the Minnesota Twins. The contract included opt-out provisions after the first and second seasons, and the $35.1 million average annual salary became the highest for an infielder.

June 9, 2022: Consecutive Home Runs with Teammates

On June 9, 2022, Luis Arráez, Byron Buxton, and Carlos Correa each hit consecutive home runs off former Astros teammate Gerrit Cole to begin the bottom of the first inning in a game versus the New York Yankees.

October 2022: Second Pregnancy Announcement

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 and became a free agent.

January 11, 2023: Re-signed with the Twins

On January 11, 2023, Carlos Correa re-signed with the Minnesota Twins for six years and $200 million, plus vesting options that could increase the value of the deal to $270 million.

March 11, 2023: Birth of Second Child

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

July 31, 2025: Traded to the Astros

On July 31, 2025, the Twins traded Carlos Correa to the Astros in exchange for prospect Matt Mikulski. The Twins agreed to send $33 million to the Astros to help cover the remaining $104 million on Correa's contract.