Fansided · Mar 12, 2021
Astros: projecting a lineup with Carlos Correa leading off
Mar 10, 2021; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) drops his bat after hitting a two-run single during the second inning of a spring training game between the Houston Astros and Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mary Holt-USA TODAY Sports
On Wednesday, Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker announced that Carlos Correa has entered the lead off race with Myles Straw. As mostly a middle of the order career hitter, Correa has been on a tear this spring, while hitting .333 in 12 at bats; this is a small sample size, but the right-hander has been doing his job of getting on base.