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

1914: Historical Baseball Record

The year 1914 is referenced as a historical benchmark for a baseball record that Carlos Correa matched in 2015.

1991: Jeff Bagwell Rookie of the Year Award

In 1991, Jeff Bagwell won the Rookie of the Year award; this is mentioned to show how long it had been since an Astro had won the award before Correa.

2002: Twins' Last Playoff Series Win Until 2023

In 2023, the Twins won their first playoff series since 2002. Correa was instrumental in the win.

2011: Perfect Game and Showcase 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 elevated 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 also appeared in the PG WBAA World Championships.

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

On June 4, 2012, the Houston Astros selected Carlos Correa as the first overall pick in the MLB draft, making him the highest-selected player from a Puerto Rican high school and the first Puerto Rican and Latin American-born player to be the first overall selection.

2012: MVP in Víctor Pellot Excellence Tournament and PG World Showcase

In 2012, Carlos Correa was selected as the MVP in the Víctor Pellot Excellence Tournament and established a PG record with a 97-miles per hour throw across the infield at the PG World Showcase.

2013: All-Star Futures Game Selection

In 2013, Carlos Correa was selected as the youngest player to play in the Midwest League All-Star Game and the first player in the history of the All-Star Futures Game to be selected by popular vote to complete the World Team. He entered the game as a defensive backup in the eighth inning.

July 5, 2015: Milestone Game

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: Postseason 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 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 debuted in MLB with the Houston Astros and won the American League (AL) Rookie of the Year Award.

2016: Season Stats

In 2016, Carlos Correa finished the season with a .274 batting average, 20 home runs, and 96 RBIs. He also had the most walk-off hits in MLB with four.

May 2017: AL Player of the Month

In May 2017, Carlos Correa was named the AL Player of the Month after batting .386 with seven home runs and 26 RBI in 26 games. He was later selected to play in his first MLB All-Star Game.

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 Baseball Classic

Carlos Correa played for Puerto Rico in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, batting .333 with three home runs and nine RBIs. He was named to the 2017 All-World Baseball Classic team.

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 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.

July 4, 2021: Named to MLB All-Star Game

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).

2021: Career Highs and Awards in 2021

In 2021, Carlos Correa set career highs in home runs and runs scored, batted .279/.366/.485, and led the AL in defensive runs saved. He was awarded his first Gold Glove and AL Platinum Glove Awards. The Houston chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) also named Correa the Astros' team Most Valuable Player.

2021: All-Star, Gold Glove, and Platinum Glove Awards

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

2023: Postseason Run and ALDS Loss

During the 2023 postseason, Carlos Correa drove in the go-ahead run in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series. The Twins won their first playoff game since 2004 and first playoff series since 2002. They lost to the Houston Astros in the ALDS.

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.