Carlos Correa is a Puerto Rican shortstop who has taken MLB by storm. Soon after Aaron Judge’s extention agreement with the New York Yankees, Correa ditched San Fransisco Giants only to join hands with New York Mets for a whopping 12-year $315 million contract.
Wednesday morning marked as an astonishing start to the days of Giants fans. Correa had a press conference postponed after initially agreeing to sign with the Giants to a 13-year $350 million contract. The New York Mets swooped in to bring the 2015 AL Rookie of the Year to play alongside Fransisco Lindor.
Carlos was born in Puerto Rico to a home with financial problems. His father sparkled his love towards the game of baseball. Let’s take a look at the financial status and personal events that surround the life of 2017 World Series champion.
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Carlos Correa Net Worth and Salary
The 28-year-old Carlos Correa net worth is $7 million, as per Wealthy Gorilla. Although after his recent massive contract signing with the New York Mets worth $315 million, the net worth is ready to launch higher. He would be receiving an average salary of $26,250,000 but the exact details would be out soon after his official announcement.
He has earned a total of $61,944,676 in the 7 years he has played in the Major League Baseball. Sources revealed that the Mets’ decision to sign Carlos was influenced by Fransisco Lindor. He now joins the list of recently swooped players by Mets. Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga.
Carlos Correa MLB Career
He entered the 2012 MLB draft with a high-profile player image. Although he was considered amongst the top 10 prospects, he was selected as the first overall pick by Houston Astros. Astros left the Top prospect pitch Mark Appel behind to go ahead with Correa.
The American League Rookie of the Year debuted for Houston Astros on 8th June, 2015. He had a total of 387 at-bats in the 2015 season hitting .279/.345/.512. Topping that year, Correa even became the youngest Astros player to hit a home run on the 2016 Opening Day.
Carlos won the 2017 World Series with the Houston Astros and was also included in the All-World Baseball team in the same year. For many seasons after that, Correa hit a slump. In the 2021 season he came back with an All-Star performance grabbing the Gold Glove Award, Platinum Glove Award, Fielding Bible Award.
Wife and Family
He was brought up in a financially weak family who lived in a small house in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico. His father used to work odd jobs to feed the family but he always took out time for Correa Jr. and his baseball love.
He has a brother and a sister. His brother Jean Carlos Correa also plays baseball and was selected by the Astros in the 2018 MLB draft. His sister’s name is Leibysand Correa.
Correa was dating Miss Texas USA 2016 Daniella Rodriguez when he won the 2017 World Series. Soon after, he proposed to her on National Television. The couple were married on 11th November, 2019. They have a son who was born on 29th November, 2021. They revealed in October 2022, that they were expecting their second child.
Carlos Correa Endorsements
Carlos Correa has endorsement deals with H-E-B, Adidas, and Apple Autos. He used to live in a 3,657 square-foot manse located in Houston. He listed the place for sale after he turned a free agent for $1.6 million. Correa also hosts a Podcast, The Walkout. He created a non-profit organization to support children affected by poverty and illness.
What is Carlos Correa’s height and weight?
His height is 1.93m and weight is 99 kgs.
What is the name of Carlos and Daniella’s son?
Kylo Correa
How old is Correa?
Born on 22nd September, 28-years old.
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