Carlos Correa’s net worth in 2022

Carlos Correa certainly worked hard to get to where he is now. The Houston Astros' star shortstop came from a humble background, and now earns millions playing a sport he truly enjoys. It's safe to say his unrivaled discipline and immense talent, coupled with support from his whole family, paid off. Let's dig into Carlos Correa's net worth in 2022.

Carlos Correa's net worth in 2022 (Estimate): $7 million

Carlos Correa's net worth in 2022 is $7 million. This is according to numerous outlets, including Celebrity Net Worth.

The 27-year-old shortstop was born in Puerto Rico. Despite financial constraints, his family was able to build a house in a fishing village in Santa Isabel. There, he spent his childhood, often playing outside in alleys near his home. At one point, a neighbor noticed the young boy's talent and suggested that he be enrolled to a youth league.

Correa's parents were wholly supportive as their son picked up the sport, starting as first baseman. His father especially trained him, even through a period of odd jobs to make up for income needed after Hurricane Georges hit their home.

The future All-Star continued playing with commendable work ethic and unwavering support from his family. His academic excellence and athletic talent was eventually noticed, and Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and High School offered him a scholarship.

After tirelessly working on his baseball knowledge and technique, Correa had even more stellar performances as a high school athlete. This led him to receive several notable accolades, including MVP as a shortstop in the Victor Pellot Excellence Tournament.

The Puerto Rican came into the draft as a highly-touted seventeen-year-old. Even at the early stages of his career, Correa was already projected to be a Top 10 pick by several news outlets.

He surpassed all such expectations. In the 2012 MLB draft, even the young athlete himself was incredulous after being selected first overall by the Houston Astros. With this, he broke the record as the highest-drafted player that came directly from a Puerto Rican high school.

Of course, his family and fellow Santa Isabel natives were overjoyed. As he returned, his humble hometown celebrated his achievements with a victory parade.

However, it wasn't until 2015 that he was promoted to the major leagues. From 2012 to 2015, he honed his craft in minor league baseball. Once again, Correa destroyed doubts, receiving the 2015 American League Rookie of the Year title.

Since then, he has earned more awards and broken various other league and franchise records. Most notably however, the Astros won their first title in franchise history in 2017, with Correa's effort helping his team set a fresh record of most total World Series home runs. The Astros shortstop was also named an All-Star that year.

Owing to his humble beginnings, it is no surprise that the Santa Isabel native is involved in charity work. In 2017, he helped children in Houston in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Around a month after, he also focused his efforts on helping his Puerto Rico hometown, which was heavily damaged by Hurricane Maria.

When the COVID-19 pandemic initially hit the United States back in March 2020, Correa once again took to action, donating $500,000 worth of medical equipment to Houston.

Correa is a happily married man. The baseball star proposed to then-girlfriend Daniella Rodriguez after winning the 2017 World Series. The happy family has two dogs and recently welcomed a son last November.

After a stellar season, the Astros extended an $18 million qualifying offer to Correa, which he rejected. As a result, the 6'4″ shortstop became a free agent for the first time in his MLB career.

Correa further made headlines upon hiring Scott Boras an agent. MLB insider and writer for ESPN Jeff Passan reported the two-time All Star's decision:

“I have made the decision to hire Boras Corporation to represent me moving forward. Boras Corporation offers the highest level of baseball expertise and proven experience.”

Baseball fans are acknowledging that Correa's move will get him a lucrative deal. After all, the right-handed shortstop came off one of his best seasons with 155  hits, 104 runs, and a career-high 26 home runs. The numbers earned him his first career Gold Glove, as well as All-Star honors. It also helps that Scott Boras is a well-known figure in the sports world. Known for being extremely adept at his job, Boras has helped his clients land contracts worth billions.

Well, we'll certainly hear once the Puerto Rican star and his new representation makes his next career-defining move.

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