Carlos Correa is 1 of the Most Clutch MLB Postseason Hitters of All-Time

October legends come out when it matters most. For Carlos Correa, he’s always been a spectacular contributor for the Astros. In Game 1 of the 2021 ALCS, Correa broke the record for go-ahead Home Runs in the 7th inning or later in postseason history. The star Shortstop is one of the most clutch postseason hitters of all-time and should have a robust free agent market after this season no matter how far the Astros go in the playoffs considering his consistent ability to deliver when it matters most.

Carlos Correa now has the most career go-ahead HR (4) during the 7th inning or later in MLB Postseason history, passing Bernie Williams & Troy Glaus (3) pic.twitter.com/aSravZ3v4F
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 16, 2021

INTERESTING FACTS

Fastest to 20 MLB playoff HR: 1. Jose Altuve (68 GP), 2. Manny Ramirez (83), 3. Bernie Williams (107)
Correa has the most go-ahead playoff HR (4) in the 7th inning or later, passing Williams & Troy Glaus (3)
Kike Hernandez‘s playoff records in 1st 6 GP: GP (3) with 10+ TB & TB (30) in 1 playoff
Kike’s playoff records over 4-GP: Hits (13) & T-most XBH (8)
Kike’s playoff records: 1st Leadoff Hitter with 2+ HR & 4+ Hits in 1 GP & T-most career Red Sox GP (2) with 4+ Hits
Red Sox suffered their 1st playoff loss when leading by multiple Runs under Alex Cora (previously 15-0)

Odds vs. BOS: HOU -141 (Spread -1.5)

MAIN TAKEAWAY

CARLOS CORREA IS 1 OF THE MOST CLUTCH MLB POSTSEASON HITTERS OF ALL-TIME

COLORS KEY | FULL ASTROS OUTLOOK

Carlos Correa has a unique upper-cut swing and it has paid dividends throughout his career. The premier power bat just broke the record for the most MLB postseason go-ahead Home Runs in the 7th inning or later, proving he is one of the most clutch hitters in MLB Playoff history. Correa’s late inning heroics amplify a terrific Houston lineup that is one of the best units in Major League Baseball.

The Houston Astros have had a historic five year run that continues to live strong as they are now three Wins away from their third World Series in five years. Correa is one of their core pieces and one of their best contributors. He has a big power bat and can make highlight-reel plays at SS, both highly valuable traits to have. No matter where Correa goes during free agency this offseason, most likely not a return to Houston, he is going to have plenty of suitors and command a large contract that he deserves.

BEST HIGHLIGHTS

It’s Correa ‘s time to shine

.@TeamCJCorrea has 18 #postseason HR.

That's tied for the 7th-most all-time with Mickey Mantle, Reggie Jackson, and Nelson Cruz. pic.twitter.com/fpurcadWtc
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) October 16, 2021

Equalizer by Altuve

Fastest players to reach 20 career HR in MLB Postseason history:
1. Jose Altuve (68 GP),
2. Manny Ramirez (83),
3. Bernie Williams (107),
4. Derek Jeter (129)
pic.twitter.com/wmS1WZy5mq
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 16, 2021

Kike came to play in Game 1