Houston Astros Prospects: Player Comparison
By Jimmy Price
1. Carlos Correa, SS
Jun 18, 2013; Dayton, OH, USA; West shortstop Carlos Correa bats during the Midwest League-All Star Game at Fifth Third Field. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
Carlos Correa was the #1 pick of 2012 draft out of Puerto Rico. Everything I have read and heard points to him being a superstar. From his leadership, maturity to his power and defense at SS. Correa has true start potential and could be a 30+ HR guy at shortstop. He is still young but has tons of potential.
2013 Stats, A: 117 G, .320 BA/.405 OBP/.467 SLG, 73 R, 33 2B, 3 3B, 9 HR, 86 RBI, 10 SB, 58 BB/83 SO
Best Case Scenario Player Comparison: Troy Tulowitzki, SS (Rockies)
Tulowitzki is probably the best shortstop in baseball and one of the top hitters in the league. Tulo is big like Correa but has a great glove at SS. In his career so far Tulowitzki has averaged 29 HR, 102 RBI, 10 SB, .295 BA per 162 games with a WAR of 33. Correa has all the tools to be just as good if not better than Tulowitzki