Projected Stats: .278/.343/.462, 22 HR, 83 RBI, 20 SB, 4.6 WAR
After only one season, he’s the best shortstop in baseball. Yes, I said it. His upside is ridiculous, and he is drawing some crazy comparisons. He was highly touted as a prospect, and he didn’t disappoint at all. He edged Francisco Lindor for the Rookie of the Year award.
Correa is on arguably the best team in the American League. He and Altuve are the best middle infield in baseball. Correa’s upside is unmatched by any shortstop since.. Alex Rodriguez. He never really showed the power in the minors. In fact, the most he hit was 9 in a season. However, what he showed last year seems to be more than sustainable. His upside appears to be 30+ homers, and 100+ RBI. Yes, he only hit 22 and 68 last year, but that was only in 99 games. What if he plays 130 or 140 games? He could easily reach those.
That could mean a rise in batting average as well. .290 does not seem out of the realm of possibility for the young shortstop. In 117 games in 2013, he hit .320 in single A. That is high, but .290 or .295 is realistic. His BABIP could rise as well. It was .296 last year, and it’s projected to be .309 this year, which is reasonable.
Carlos Correa is going to be a super star in this league for a long time. What better way to kick it off by winning a Rookie of the Year award and an MVP award in back to back years?
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