MLB: Best Double Play Combos in Baseball

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Apr 20, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) with second baseman Jose Altuve (27) against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

2B Jose Altuve & SS Carlos Correa, Houston Astros

Of all the double play combos on this list, the duo of Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve is by far the most intimidating. Last year, these two combined for 44 home runs, 192 RBI and 43 stolen bases. Their defense does not hold a torch to the previous mentions in this piece, but their offensive output is just too impressive to brush aside. Let’s be real here: it’s no coincidence that the Astros have been a playoff caliber team since Carlos Correa has come into the league. Last year alone, Altuve and Correa combined for an 11.6 fWAR.

Altuve came into the league as a light-hitting speed demon back in 2011. Since then, he’s evolved into a slugger and a batting champion. He’s never been a premier defender, but the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks. After all, Jose Altuve is the kind of player that can do this all in one game:

In Correa, you just have your typical 6-4 power-hitting shortstop. You may ask yourself, “what is a typical 6-4 shortstop?” The answer is

Cal Ripken

Jr. and

Corey Seager

. Correa, Ripken Jr. and Seager are the only shortstops in MLB history to measure in at 6-4. They’ve all got another thing in common, too: power. Lots of it. Correa is big, and he’s athletic. In less than two full season’s worth of games, Correa has 48 home runs and 9.8 fWAR to his name. He makes the plays, and he crushes the ball. What more could you ask for in a shortstop? If you don’t believe me, just watch.

This duo is young, fun to watch, and dangerous to face.

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