Introducing Carlos Correa Jr., the vibrant Puerto Rican shortstop currently shining with the Minnesota Twins in the electrifying world of Major League Baseball (MLB)! This dynamic athlete has a remarkable backstory, having been the 1st overall pick by the Houston Astros in the 2012 MLB draft. Frenetic applause ushered Correa onto the professional stage with the Astros in 2015, a year that culminated in him snatching the coveted American League (AL) Rookie of the Year award. In 2017, Correa's star shone even brighter when he represented Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, won the AL Player of the Month Award for May, donned the MLB All-Star jersey, and sealed a World Series victory for the Astros. Fast forward to 2021, he graced the All-Star team for the second time in his career, while also winning the prestigious Gold Glove and Platinum Glove awards. Correa spent seven exhilarating seasons with the Astros but, as free agency loomed, he inked a three-year deal with the Twins. After opting out of his initial agreement, he was hot property, with agreements falling apart with both the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets due to failed physicals. However, fate brought Correa back home to the Twins, where he continues to fuel the team with his talent, skill, and infectious enthusiasm.