Carlos Correa

Professional Baseball Player

Puerto Rican Ponce, Puerto Rico

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Baseball Player
NationalityPuerto Rican
Date of Birth22/09/1994
Age31 years
BirthplacePonce, Puerto Rico

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryCarlos Javier Correa Oppenheimer Jr. is a Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop and third baseman. He was the first player from Puerto Rico to be selected first overall in the MLB Draft (2012, Round 1, No. 1 by Houston Astros). He won the 2015 American League Rookie of the Year Award and helped Houston win the 2017 World Series.
Current TeamHouston Astros
Jersey Number1

Physical Stats & More

Height6'3"
Weight220 lbs
Batting HandRight
Throwing HandRight

Educational Qualification(s)

AcademyPuerto Rico BB Academy

Career

MLB Debut Year2015
Teams
  • Houston Astros (2015-2021)
  • Minnesota Twins (2022-2025)
Notable Achievements
  • 2015 American League Rookie of the Year
  • Two-time All-Star
  • 2017 World Series Champion
  • 2019 and 2021 AL Pennant winner
  • 2021 Gold Glove Award
  • 2021 Platinum Glove Award
  • Youngest shortstop to hit a home run in playoff competition (2015)
Career Statistics
Games Played1259
Batting Average.275
Home Runs200
WAR39.5
2024 Season
Batting Average.310
Home Runs14
Games367
2025 Season
Batting Average.276
Home Runs13
Games584

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Became the second-youngest player to steal three bases in his ninth game, trailing only Rickey Henderson by 21 days
2. Set franchise record for most hits during first ten games with 14 hits
3. First shortstop in a century to hit nine home runs in his first 42 games
4. Ranks 12th among Puerto Rican-born position players in career WAR
5. Has 39.5 WAR, the highest total for any Puerto Rican-born player through age 27
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