Carlos Correa's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Carlos Correa.

Carlos Correa is a Puerto Rican professional baseball player, currently a shortstop and third baseman for the Houston Astros in MLB. He was drafted first overall by the Astros in 2012. Before returning to Houston, Correa also played for the Minnesota Twins. He is a prominent figure in Major League Baseball.

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

1914: Records broken

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 wins Rookie of the Year Award

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

1993: Franchise Hit Records

Carlos Correa tied for the second-most extra base hits since the 1993 MLB expansion with 14.

1994: Ramon Castro's draft

In 1994, Ramon Castro was the 17th pick in the draft.

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

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 promoted him to the top of his class, earning him a spot in the Aflac-PG All-American Game, where he was named Rawlings' Defensive Player of the Year. He closed the year with an appearance in the PG WBAA World Championships.

2012: MVP in the Víctor Pellot Excellence Tournament and PG record

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

2013: Top prospect and All-Star selection

In 2013, Carlos Correa was ranked the top prospect in the Astros' farm system and became the youngest player selected to play in the 2013 Midwest League All-Star Game, where he represented the Western Division All-Stars. He also 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: First time two consecutive first overall draft picks played for the same minor league team

In July 2013, Mark Appel joined the River Bandits, marking the first time that two consecutive first overall draft picks played for the same minor league team. Correa batted .320/.405/.467 in 450 at bats for the 2013 season.

July 5, 2015: First player since 1914 to record five games with three 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 a home run in playoff competition

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

2015: Houston Season

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

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.

May 2017: AL Player of the Month

In May 2017, Carlos Correa was named the AL Player of the Month. He delivered a career-best five consecutive multiple-hit games from May 25–29, and totaled 14 such games on the month.

2017: Regular Season Stats

For the 2017 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: World Series win and All-Star selection

In 2017, Carlos Correa appeared 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.

July 4, 2021: Named MLB All-Star

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

2021: 2021 Season Performance and Awards

In 2021, Carlos Correa had a strong season, batting .279 with 26 home runs and 92 RBIs. He also won his first Gold Glove and AL Platinum Glove Awards and was named the Astros' team MVP.

2021: Second All-Star Team, Gold Glove and Platinum Glove awards

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

2024: All-Star Selection and Injury

During the first half of the 2024 season, Carlos Correa returned to form, earning his third All-Star Game selection. On July 12, 2024, he was placed on the injury list due to right plantar fasciitis.