Around the Horn With ... Carlos Correa
Carlos Correa didn't make his major league debut for the Houston Astros until June 8, but the rookie went on to hit 22 home runs in just 99 games and lead all shortstops in slugging percentage (.512) and OPS (.857). He also provided capable defense at a premium position and batted third for a playoff team, helping Houston beat the New York Yankees in the AL wild-card game and almost take down the eventual world champs in the ALDS.
And he's just getting started. Correa, who didn't even turn 21 until Sept. 22, should be in the "best player in baseball" conversation for years to come. We went around the horn with the phenom after the playoffs and asked him to dish on everything from his proudest moment to his guilty pleasure to his fondness for hats.
My favorite (non-baseball) athlete growing up was ...
Floyd Mayweather.
My most prized possession is ...
My family.
I never leave home without ...
My hat.
The last thing I read was ...
A book called "Relentless" by MJ's strength coach.
I'd do anything to avoid ...
Getting thrown out of a ballgame.
If I could go to dinner with one person, it would be ...
Roberto Clemente.
My proudest moment was ...
Being the first Puerto Rican to become a first overall pick in the MLB draft.
My favorite guilty pleasure song is ...
"Shake It Off."
My favorite sports movie is ...
"The Sandlot."
My dream job (if I wasn't an athlete) would be ...
An astronaut.
My celebrity crush is ...
Kendall Jenner.
My biggest regret is ...
I don't have any!
The best advice I've ever received was ...
Work hard, stay hungry and stay humble.
