MLB Draft 2012: Meet Shortstop Carlos Correa, the Newest Houston Astro

Carlos Correa, who has drawn comparisons to both Derek Jeter and Troy Tulowitzki, has been selected No. 1 overall by the Houston Astros in the 2012 MLB draft.

While nearly everybody expected the Astros to select either Stanford right-hander Mark Appel or Appling County High School (GA) center fielder Byron Buxton, general manager Jeff Luhnow decided to make Correa the highest selected Puerto Rican player in MLB history.

We'll see if this selection comes back to haunt the Astros. We have to remember that the last time they had the opportunity to draft a talented shortstop, they instead drafted Phil Nevin.

That shortstop? It was Jeter.

Correa has also been compared to Manny Machado, the Baltimore Orioles' top prospect.

His frame, hitting ability and power potential make him an attractive option for a team like the Astros looking to rebuild for the future.

At 6' 4", 190 pounds, Correa may not have a future at shortstop. As he begins to fill out, we could see him slide over to third base.

If his bat doesn't develop at the professional level, though, he could turn into a player like Jimmy Paredes—a very solid defender with a well below average bat.

He's a plus-defender anywhere he plays, and his bat is something to behold, so this is still a solid selection by the Astros.

As he's just 17 years old; it will likely be a few years before we see Correa in the majors. Until then, his every move will be monitored closely.