Carlos Correa has certainly not had his best season.
The star shortstop is hitting just .234 on the year.
However, on June 30, the Minnesota Twins made a key change to their lineup in an effort to get the two-time All-Star back on track.
Correa was moved to the leadoff spot in the Twins lineup.
And since then, Correa has been producing like his normal self, posting a slash line of .339/.413/.482 in 63 plate appearances.
On Twitter, Dan Hayes, who covers the Twins for The Athletic, pointed out just how different things have been since the team made this switch and how it has helped Correa find his stroke again.
Since he moved into the leadoff spot on June 30, Carlos Correa is batting .339/.413/.482 in 63 plate appearances. After months of attempted adjustments, one he didn’t see coming changed everything. #MNTwins https://t.co/zVKHyr21G7
— DanHayesMLB (@DanHayesMLB) July 19, 2023
Correa has been a completely different player ever since being moved to the leadoff spot.
Despite his .234 average on the season, he has hit 12 home runs, knocked in 42 runs, reached base at a .309 clip, and slugged .416.
He owns an OPS of .725 and an OPS+ of 99.
The Twins currently lead the AL Central with a record of 49-47 and have won six of their last 10.
Correa spent last season with the Twins before opting out of his contract and ultimately re-signing in free agency.
And though his 2023 season hasn’t been his best one to date, he appears to have finally rediscovered his groove since being shifted to the leadoff spot.
He now is serving as a catalyst for the Twins as they look to gain some ground in the AL Central ahead of the trade deadline.
Correa has his bat going and is helping the Twins as they prepare for the stretch run of the season.
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