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Carlos Correa plays in Perfect Game All-American Classic in San Diego in 2011
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Puerto Rican Teen Carlos Correa Makes History in MLB Draft

By Samantha Leal | 06/05/2012 - 09:28 | 0 Comments

The 17-year-old shortstop Carlos Correa made history Monday night as the number one pick from Puerto Rico for the Houston Astros. Previously, catcher Ramon Castro had made hometown history as the highest-drafted player out of Puerto Rico at pick number 17, going to the Houston Astros in 1994.

Correa, moments before speaking to the...

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