[BA ] #1 Carlos Correa
Carlos Correa, ss
Born: Sep 22, 1994 B-T: R-R Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 190
Drafted: Puerto Rico Baseball Academy, Gurabo, P.R., 2012 (1st round).
Signed by: Larry Pardo/Joey Sola
Background:
Correa is a product of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy, the top finishing
school on the island for prospective draft picks. The academy has produced
56 draft picks since 2004, though none has reached the major leagues yet.
With a strong tour of high school showcase events in 2011, Correa vaulted
himself into first-round consideration for 2012. The Miami recruit continued
to thrive as a high school senior, starring at Puerto Rico's Excellence
Games in May and wowing clubs in workouts shortly before the draft. The
Astros considered him a legitimate top-of-the-draft talent but took him No. 1
overall in part because he signed quickly for $4.8 million. His bonus set
a club record though it was well below the $7.2 million assigned value for
his pick, which allowed Houston to use the savings elsewhere in the draft.
Correa became the highest selection ever from Puerto Rico, surpassing Ramon
Castro, whom Houston took 17th overall in 1994. The Astros challenged Correa
late in the summer, sending him to advanced Rookie-level Greeneville as a
17-year-old in August, and he responded well with five extra-base hits in 11
games.
Scouting Report:
Correa has tools worthy of a No. 1 overall pick, earning comparisons to
players such as Troy Tulowitzki and Ryan Zimmerman. Tall and athletic,
Correa has the potential to hit for power while playing the left side of the
infield. His best attributes are his well above-average pop to all fields,
which Houston scouting director Mike Elias describes as "freak-show power,"
and his cannon arm. Correa has an easy swing with plenty of bat speed and
leverage. He's balanced at the plate, uses his hands well and has natural
hitting rhythm, and the Astros expect him to hit for average as well as power.
He impressed club officials by laying off breaking balls out of the zone
after signing, though at his size, he has holes in his swing that he'll have
to tighten. Correa is the best present defender the organization has at
shortstop. His arm strength earns plus-plus grades, and he has excellent
footwork and body control. There's some concern that he'll outgrow shortstop
as he matures physically. If so, scouts expect him to be a premium defender
if he has to slide to third base. He has excellent defensive instincts and
work ethic, and he did nothing after signing to convince scouts that he'll
have to move. He also lost weight this summer while playing every day for
the first time, so his lanky frame should keep him at shortstop for at least
the short term. Correa plays with energy, consistently producing above-average
running times to first base. He's likely to slow down as he grows, though,
and stealing bases isn't expected to be a significant part of his game.
The Future:
Houston has tried to temper expectations for Correa, but with his talent
and personality, it's hard not to see him becoming the face of the franchise.
He's advanced enough to earn a spot at the organization's new low Class A
Quad Cities affiliate to start his first full pro season, and a strong
performance could put him on the fast track. If all goes well, he could reach
Houston as early as 2015. He has the power to be an all-star at any position.
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