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 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

1914: First Player Since 1914 with 5 Games of 3+ 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.

1991: Bagwell's Rookie of the Year Award

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

1993: MLB Expansion

Carlos Correa set a franchise record for most doubles during his first 20 games, batting 9. Five home runs were also hit during this timeframe for a total of 14 extra-base hits, tied for the second-most since the 1993 MLB expansion.

1994: Ramón Castro's Draft

In 1994, Ramón Castro was drafted as the 17th pick.

2002: Twins' First Playoff Series Win Since 2002

During the 2023 postseason, Carlos Correa contributed to the Twins winning their first playoff series since 2002.

2004: Twins' First Playoff Win Since 2004

During the 2023 postseason, Carlos Correa helped the Twins secure their first playoff win since 2004.

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.

June 4, 2012: Drafted First Overall by the Astros

On June 4, 2012, Carlos Correa was selected as the first overall pick in the MLB draft by the Houston Astros, becoming the highest-selected player drafted directly from a Puerto Rican high school and the first Puerto Rican and Latin American-born player to achieve this.

2012: MVP in the Víctor Pellot Excellence Tournament

In 2012, Carlos Correa was selected as the MVP in the Víctor Pellot Excellence Tournament, after an extraordinary performance. At the 2012 PG World Showcase, he set a PG record with a 97-miles per hour throw across the infield.

2013: All-Star Futures Game Selection

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

July 5, 2015: First Player Since 1914 with 5 Games of 3+ 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 Playoff Home Run

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 Award

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

2015: MLB Debut and Rookie of the Year

In 2015, Carlos Correa made his MLB debut with the Houston Astros and subsequently won the American League 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, batting .386 with seven home runs and 26 RBIs.

2017: World Series 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.

2019: 500th Career Hit and 100th Home Run

In 2019, Carlos Correa got his 500th career hit on April 3 and hit his 100th career home run on August 15. He also hit a walk-off home run in the ALCS against the New York Yankees on October 13.

July 4, 2021: Named MLB All-Star Reserve

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

2021: Career Highs and Gold Glove Award in 2021

In 2021, Carlos Correa achieved career highs in home runs and runs scored. He also won his first career Gold Glove and AL Platinum Glove Awards.

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.

2023: 2023 Postseason Performance and ALDS Loss

During the 2023 postseason, Carlos Correa drove in the go-ahead run in the Wild Card series, helping the Twins win their first playoff game since 2004 and first series since 2002. However, they lost to the Astros in the ALDS.