Carlos Corporán

{{Infobox baseball biography

| name = Carlos Corporán

| image = Carlos Corporán on March 19, 2016.jpg

| image_size = 250

| caption = Corporán with the New York Yankees

| team =

| number =

| position = Catcher

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|1|07}}

| birth_place = Hato Rey, Puerto Rico

| bats = Switch

| throws = Right

| debutleague = MLB

| debutdate = May 6

| debutyear = 2009

| debutteam = Milwaukee Brewers

| finalleague = MLB

| finaldate = July 12

| finalyear = 2015

| finalteam = Texas Rangers

| statleague = MLB

| stat1label = Batting average

| stat1value = .218

| stat2label = Home runs

| stat2value = 20

| stat3label = Runs batted in

| stat3value = 78

| teams =

Milwaukee Brewers ({{mlby|2009}})
Houston Astros ({{mlby|2011}}–{{mlby|2014}})
Texas Rangers ({{mlby|2015}})

}}

Carlos Fernando Corporán (born January 7, 1984) is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers.

Early life

Corporán was born in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico on January 7, 1984. He said that he wanted to play baseball from an early age. "Even at school, when they gave us homework where you had to pick a career, doctor or dentist or whatever, I would choose baseball. My teacher told me, 'That's not a real career.' I said, 'That's what I'm going to do. I'm a baseball player.'"{{cite web|last=Campbell|first=Steve|title=Castro's injury opens door for Astros backup Corporan|date=5 March 2011 |url=http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros/2011/03/05/castros-injury-opens-door-for-astros-backup-corporan/|publisher=Houston Chronicle|access-date=April 1, 2014}} Corporán attended Lake City Community College, where he was converted from a shortstop into a catcher.

Professional career

=Milwaukee Brewers=

Corporán was drafted by Milwaukee in the 12th round of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft. In {{baseball year|2003}}, he played for their Rookie-League Helena Brewers and Arizona Brewers. He was promoted to the Single-A Beloit Snappers in {{baseball year|2004}}; he stayed in Single-A in {{baseball year|2005}}, but with the West Virginia Power. In {{baseball year|2006}} and {{baseball year|2007}}, Corporán split his time between the High-A Brevard County Manatees and the Double-A Huntsville Stars.

He started the {{baseball year|2008}} season in Huntsville, but was later promoted to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. In early 2009, he served as a backup catcher in Nashville before being called up to Milwaukee when backup catcher Mike Rivera sprained his ankle. In his only plate appearance for Milwaukee, he got his first hit in the majors off of shortstop Paul Janish. Corporán returned to Nashville after Rivera returned to playing. After the {{baseball year|2009}} season, he filed for free agency.

=Arizona Diamondbacks=

Corporán was signed to a minor league contract by the Arizona Diamondbacks on December 4, 2009. He also received an invitation to spring training as part of the contract. In 2010, Corporán played for the class Triple-A Reno Aces of the Pacific Coast League. In 87 games, he hit for a .290 batting average, 12 home runs and 50 runs batted in.{{cite web|title=Carlos Corporan Minor League Statistics & History|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=corpor001car|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=April 1, 2014}}

=Houston Astros=

On June 10, 2011, Corporán was called up by the Houston Astros to replace back-up catcher Robinson Cancel.{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110609&content_id=20261030¬ebook_id=20277420&c_id=hou|title=Astros buy Corporan's contract, demote Cancel|last=McTaggart|first=Brian|date=2011-06-10|work=Astros.com|access-date=2011-06-10}} In 52 games for the Astros, he batted .188/.253/.253 with no home runs and 11 RBI. On November 16, Corporán was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A Oklahoma City RedHawks.{{Cite web|title=Minor Moves: Kimball, Corporan, Rottino, Pascucci|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/11/yankees-sign-mike-oconnor.html|access-date=February 4, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=November 16, 2011 |language=en}}

File:IMG 9665 Carlos Corporan.jpg]]

On July 15, 2012, the Astros selected Corporán's contract, adding him back to their active roster.{{cite news|title=Lowrie, Castro placed on disabled list|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2012/07/15/lowrie-castro-placed-on-disabled-list/|access-date=January 23, 2015|work=Chicago Tribune|agency=Reuters|date=July 15, 2012}}

In 2013, Corporán appeared in a career-high 64 major league games. He hit for a .225 batting average with seven home runs and 20 RBI.{{cite web|title=Carlos Corporan Statistics and History|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/corpoca01.shtml|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=April 1, 2014}} He was designated for assignment by the Astros on January 19, 2015.{{cite news|title=Rangers fill 2 big voids with trades for pitcher and catcher|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12207165|access-date=January 22, 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=January 21, 2015}}

=Texas Rangers=

File:Carlos Corporán on June 29, 2015.jpg]]

On January 21, 2015, Corporán was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for minor league pitcher Akeem Bostick.{{cite news|title=Astros trade Corporan to Rangers for minor leaguer|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12205805|access-date=January 22, 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=January 21, 2015}}{{cite news|last1=McTaggart|first1=Brian|title=Astros acquire righty Bostick in exchange for Corporan|url=http://m.astros.mlb.com/news/article/107017290/astros-acquire-righty-akeem-bostick-in-exchange-for-carlos-corporan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150122033946/http://m.astros.mlb.com/news/article/107017290/astros-acquire-righty-akeem-bostick-in-exchange-for-carlos-corporan|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 22, 2015|access-date=January 22, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=January 21, 2015}} In 33 games for the Rangers, he batted .178/.244/.299, hitting 3 home runs and driving in 15 runs. His season ended prematurely after suffering a thumb injury in mid-July. On October 26, he refused a minor league assignment by the Rangers and instead, opted for free agency.

=Tampa Bay Rays=

On January 26, 2016, Corporán signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, with an invite to spring training. On April 2, Corporán was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations.{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/yankees-carlos-corporan-dealt-to-yankees/|title=Yankees' Carlos Corporan: Dealt to Rays|work=cbssports.com|date=April 2, 2016|access-date=April 2, 2016}} He was released on May 20, after the team signed J. P. Arencibia.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/05/rays-release-carlos-corporan.html|title=Rays Release Carlos Corporan|last=Todd|first=Jeff|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=May 20, 2016|access-date=May 20, 2016}}

=Miami Marlins=

On May 25, 2016, Corporán signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/05/marlins-sign-carlos-corporan.html|title=Marlins, Carlos Corporan Agree To Minor League Deal|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=May 25, 2016|access-date=May 25, 2016}} In 37 appearances for the Triple-A New Orleans Zephyrs, he batted .195/.246/.348 with four home runs and 16 RBI. Corporán was released by the Marlins organization on August 1.

=Chicago Cubs=

On January 7, 2017, Corporán signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/01/minor-mlb-transactions-1717.html|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 1/7/17|last=Wilmoth|first=Charlie|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=January 7, 2017|access-date=January 7, 2017}} He did not appear for the organization before he was released by the Cubs on May 2.{{Cite web|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 5/13/17|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/05/minor-mlb-transactions-51317.html|access-date=February 7, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=May 13, 2017 |language=en}}

=Diablos Rojos del México=

On January 23, 2018, Corporán signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League.{{cite web|title=Experiencia ligamayorista a la receptoría escarlata, con la llegada de Carlos Corporán|url=http://diablos.com.mx/experiencia-ligamayorista-a-la-receptoria-escarlata-con-la-llegada-de-carlos-corporan/|language=Spanish|access-date=January 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124071555/http://diablos.com.mx/experiencia-ligamayorista-a-la-receptoria-escarlata-con-la-llegada-de-carlos-corporan/|archive-date=January 24, 2018|url-status=dead}} In 39 games for the team, he slashed .259/.390/.336 with one home run and 20 RBI. Corporán was released by the Diablos on July 2.

Personal life

Corporán's 16-month-old son died on October 12, 2012. The Astros organization said that Carlos Corporán Jr. had undergone four heart surgeries since his birth in June 2011. The team released a statement offering its condolences to the Corporán family, calling the boy's battle with serious health issues "an inspiration to so many of us."{{cite news|last1=Simon|first1=Andrew|title=Astros mourn the passing of Corporan's son|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/astros-mourn-the-passing-of-carlos-corporans-son/c-39780866|access-date=January 24, 2015|work=MLB.com}}{{cite news|title=Son of Astros' Carlos Corporan dies|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/8500910/carlos-corporan-houston-astros-mourns-loss-16-month-old-son|access-date=January 24, 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=October 13, 2012}}

References

External links

{{Baseballstats|mlb=449786|espn=29412|br=c/corpoca01|fangraphs=5587|brm=corpor001car}}

[https://web.archive.org/web/20090302051216/http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Carlos%20Corporan&pos=C&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=449786 MiLB.com player profile]
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