Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa was named the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday.
Correa received 17 first-place votes and 13 second-place votes, for a total of 124 points. Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor was second, with 13 firsts, 14 seconds and two thirds for a total of 109 points. Minnesota Twins designated hitter Miguel Sano was third with 20 points.
The surprise top pick in the 2012 amateur draft, Correa recalled how some questioned whether he warranted that selection. But by June, he was starting at shortstop and leading the young Astros toward their first playoff appearance since 2005.
Correa began this year in Double-A. Then he hit .279 with 22 home runs (tops among AL rookies), 68 RBIs and 14 steals after his June 8 call-up. The youngest position player in the major leagues, he turned 21 in September.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14148633/carlos-correa-houston-astros-named-american-league-rookie-year
In good time the kid is great beat Fransico Lindor which is another great Puertorican Rockie as well,so nice to see Puertoricans shine again in the big leagues.
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