Jeff Bagwell 50th HR vs Dodgers (May 9, 1994)

Lore & Background

Correa was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and raised in Santa Isabel. He played youth baseball as a first baseman and pitcher, and was named MVP of a tournament in Atlanta after striking out eight batters. He attended the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and High School on a scholarship.

Reader's Guide

Correa won the World Series with the Astros in 2017, was named an MLB All-Star in 2017 and 2021, and won the Gold Glove and Platinum Glove in 2021. He signed with the Twins after seven seasons with Houston, opted out after one year, and was traded back to the Astros during the 2025 season.

Did You Know?

• Correa was the first Puerto Rican and Latin American-born player selected first overall in the MLB Draft.
• He set a Perfect Game record with a 97-mph throw across the infield in 2012.
• Correa wore number 12 in homage to Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar when he signed with the Astros.