History of Carlos Correa in Timeline

Carlos Correa is a professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the Minnesota Twins in MLB. He was drafted first overall by the Houston Astros in 2012 and has also played for them. 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, marking a historic achievement.

1991: Jeff Bagwell Wins Rookie of the Year Award

In 1991, Jeff Bagwell won the Rookie of the Year Award. It would take until 2015, when Carlos Correa won the award, for another Astro to win the award.

1993: MLB Expansion

Since the 1993 MLB expansion, Carlos Correa reached 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 would later become a professional baseball shortstop.

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1994: Ramón Castro Drafted 17th Overall

In 1994, Ramón Castro was selected 17th overall, a record for Puerto Rican players that would later be broken by Carlos Correa in 2012.

1998: Hurricane Georges Damages Family Home

In 1998, Hurricane Georges caused significant damage to Carlos Correa's family home in Barrio Velázquez, Puerto Rico, leading his father to take on multiple jobs while continuing to train him.

2002: First Playoff Series Since 2002

During the 2023 postseason, Correa drove in the go-ahead run during Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the Toronto Blue Jays and in the same game tagging out Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. in a pickoff attempt by Sonny Gray. This allowed the Twins to win their first playoff series since 2002

2004: 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, showcasing his talent early in his baseball career.

2011: Aflac-PG All-American Game and Defensive Player of the Year Award

In 2011, Carlos Correa appeared at the PG BCS Under-18 Finals and East Coast Professional Showcase, and 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.

June 4, 2012: Astros Select Correa as First Overall Pick in MLB Draft

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 and the first Puerto Rican and Latin American-born player to be the first overall selection in the MLB Draft.

June 7, 2012: Signs with the Astros

On June 7, 2012, Carlos Correa signed with the Houston Astros, agreeing to a $4.8 million signing bonus.

2012: MVP in the Víctor Pellot Excellence Tournament

In 2012, Carlos Correa was selected as the MVP in the Víctor Pellot Excellence Tournament, owing to an extraordinary performance as a shortstop, including a two-home run game.

2012: Selected First Overall in the MLB Draft

In 2012, Carlos Correa was selected first overall in the MLB draft by the Houston Astros, marking a significant milestone in his early career.

2012: Projected as a Top-Ten Pick in the MLB Draft

Leading up to the 2012 Major League Baseball draft, the 17-year-old Carlos Correa was projected as a top-ten pick by sources such as Sports Illustrated and ESPN.

2013: Played with the Quad City River Bandits

Carlos Correa opened the 2013 season with the Quad City River Bandits of the Class A Midwest League, marking his progress in the minor leagues.

2013: Minor League Season with the River Bandits

For the 2013 season, Carlos Correa played for the River Bandits and batted .320/.405/.467 in 450 at bats. 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.

2013: All-Star Futures Game Selection

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

January 14, 2014: Invited to Spring Training by the Astros

On January 14, 2014, the Houston Astros invited Carlos Correa to spring training as a non-roster player, signaling their continued investment in his development.

June 8, 2015: MLB Debut with the Astros

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

July 5, 2015: Rookie Records

On July 5, 2015, Carlos Correa achieved a feat not seen since 1914, recording five games with at least three hits and a home run within 25 plate appearances since his debut. He also led the American League in home runs by shortstops by his 42nd game.

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, solidifying his status as a rising star.

November 16, 2015: AL Rookie of the Year Award

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). He became the first Astro to win a Rookie of the Year award since Jeff Bagwell in 1991.

2015: 2015 Season Statistics

For the 2015 season with Houston, Carlos Correa batted .279/.345/.512 in 387 at bats and 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.

2015: MLB Debut and Rookie of the Year Award

In 2015, Carlos Correa made his MLB debut with the Houston Astros and subsequently won the American League (AL) Rookie of the Year Award, marking a successful start to his major league career.

2015: Promotion to Fresno Grizzlies

In 2015, after a strong performance with the Corpus Christi Hooks, Carlos Correa was promoted to the Fresno Grizzlies of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League, marking another step closer to the major leagues.

2016: Girlfriend Miss Texas USA 2016

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

2016: 2016 Season Statistics

Carlos Correa's 2016 season included a .274 batting average, .361 on-base percentage, .451 slugging percentage, 36 doubles, 20 home runs, and 96 RBIs in 577 at bats. He was also the youngest player in the Astros' history to hit a home run on Opening Day and had four walk-off hits during the season, the most in MLB.

2016: Most Games Since 2016

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

May 2017: AL Player of the Month

In May 2017, Carlos Correa was named the AL Player of the Month after delivering a career-best five consecutive multiple-hit games and totaling 14 such games on the month. He batted .386, eight doubles, seven home runs, 26 RBI and a 1.130 OPS.

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 in Game 2 of the American League Division Series.

2017: World Series Win and Proposal

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

2017: World Series Win 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. He was named to the 2017 All-World Baseball Classic team.

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 damaged the island.

2017: Regular Season Stats

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

2017: Astros Sign Stealing Scandal

In 2017, it was revealed that the Houston Astros had broken MLB rules during their championship season by illegally stealing signs to gain an advantage. Correa later admitted to the wrongdoing and apologized. The team was punished with a $5 million fine and the loss of top draft picks in 2020 and 2021.

2018: 2018 Season Performance and Stats

In 2018, Carlos Correa batted .239/.323/.405 with 15 home runs and 65 RBIs. He led the AL in sacrifice flies with 11 and was 10th in double plays grounded into with 17. On defense, he had a .984 fielding percentage at shortstop, ranking second in the league.

2018: Brother Drafted by Astros

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

November 11, 2019: Courthouse Ceremony

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 missed Opening Day due to neck stiffness. On April 3, 2019, he achieved his 500th career hit against the Texas Rangers. He was later placed on the injured list on May 29 after fracturing a rib. On August 15, 2019, Correa hit his 100th career home run in a game against the Athletics.

March 2020: COVID-19 Donation

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 Statistics

In 2020, Carlos Correa batted .264/.326/.383 with five home runs and 25 RBIs. Opposing defenses began using infield shifts more frequently against him. He led AL shortstops with a fielding percentage of .995 during 2020.

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 a reserve to the MLB All-Star Game, marking his second career selection. At the time, he ranked fifth in the AL in OPS (.926).

November 3, 2021: Declared Free Agent

On November 3, 2021, Carlos Correa was declared a free agent for the first time in his career. The Astros extended him a qualifying offer, which he rejected.

November 29, 2021: Birth of First Child

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

2021: Career Highs and Awards

In 2021, Carlos Correa achieved career highs in home runs and total bases. He also led the AL in defensive runs saved. Following the 2021 regular season, he was awarded his first Gold Glove and AL Platinum Glove Awards, and named the Astros' team MVP.

2021: Second All-Star Team and Gold Glove Awards

In 2021, Carlos Correa was named to his second All-Star Team and won the Gold Glove and Platinum Glove awards, recognizing his defensive excellence.

March 22, 2022: Signs with Minnesota Twins

On March 22, 2022, Carlos Correa signed a three-year contract with the Minnesota Twins worth $105.3 million. This made him the highest-paid infielder in terms of average annual salary.

June 9, 2022: Consecutive Home Runs vs Yankees

On June 9, 2022, Luis Arráez, Byron Buxton, and Carlos Correa hit consecutive home runs off Gerrit Cole of the New York Yankees to begin the bottom of the first inning.

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: Opts 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.

2022: 2022 Season Statistics

In the 2022 season, Carlos Correa batted .291/.366/.467 with 22 home runs and 64 RBIs. He had a league-leading .983 fielding percentage.

January 11, 2023: Re-Signs with Twins

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

March 11, 2023: Birth of Second Child

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

2023: World Baseball Classic Opt-Out

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

2023: Career Lows and Double Plays

In 2023, Carlos Correa had career lows in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. He also grounded into a league-leading and career-high 30 double plays.

2023: AL Central Division Title and Postseason

In 2023, the Twins won the American League Central division title. During the 2023 postseason, Carlos Correa drove in the go-ahead run during Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Twins lost against Correa's former team the Houston Astros in the 2023 ALDS.

2024: 2024 Season Statistics

Across 86 games in 2024, Carlos Correa batted .310/.388/.517 with 55 runs, 14 home runs, and 54 RBIs.

2024: Family Residence in St. Paul

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

2024: All-Star Game Selection and Injury

In the first half of the 2024 season, Carlos Correa had a .305 batting average and was selected for his third All-Star Game. He was then placed on the injury list on July 12, 2024, due to right plantar fasciitis and returned to the Twins in mid-September.