Player: Carlos Correa
Position: SS
School: Puerto Rico Baseball Academy
Date of Birth:
Height/Weight: 6’3/190
Bats/Throws: R/R
Class Of: 2012
Committed To: Vanderbilt
Scouting Report:
Carlos Correa was one of the players who really jumped out at me at the All-American Classic. After researching him some more, he may be one of my favorite prospects for the 2012 draft.
Correa is most known for his defense. He is smooth and steady in the field. Correa moves well and has a strong accurate arm that has been clocked at 97 MPH in the infield. Should he outgrow the shortstop position, Correa would make a premium defensive third baseman.
Correa’s offense also shows great potential. He hits from a spread stance and makes solid contact. His hands are quick and he has good bat speed. There is some power in his swing and there is room for more as Correa matures. He ran a 6.79-60 over the summer.
A likely first round pick in 2012, Correa is a player with plenty of potential and the work ethic to turn that potential into reality.
Awards/Achievements:
- 2011 WWBA World All-Tournament Team
- 2011 All-American Classic
- 2011 Rawlings Defensive Player of the Year
- 2011 Perfect Game Underclass 1st Team
- 2011 1st Team All District 5-5A
Quotes:
Correa- “I look at baseball, apart from having fun, as a job that can allow me to help my family economically. With God’s help, I can one day help my entire family.”
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