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{{short description|Puerto Rican baseball catcher (born 1984)}}
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| name = Carlos Corporán
| name = Carlos Corporán
| image = Carlos Corporán on March 19, 2016.jpg
| image = Carlos Corporán on March 19, 2016.jpg
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| caption = Corporán with the New York Yankees
| team = New York Yankees
| team =
| number = 17
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| position = [[Catcher]]
| position = [[Catcher]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|1|07}}
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| bats = Switch
| bats = Switch
| throws = Right
| throws = Right
|debutleague = MLB
| debutleague = MLB
| debutdate =May 6
| debutdate = May 6
| debutyear =2009
| debutyear = 2009
| debutteam =Milwaukee Brewers
| debutteam = Milwaukee Brewers
| finalleague = MLB
| statyear 2015 season
| finaldate = July 12
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| finalyear = 2015
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| finalteam = Texas Rangers
| stat1value =.218
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*[[Milwaukee Brewers]] ({{by|2009}})
* [[Milwaukee Brewers]] ({{mlby|2009}})
*[[Houston Astros]] ({{by|2011}}–{{by|2014}})
* [[Houston Astros]] ({{mlby|2011}}–{{mlby|2014}})
*[[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] ({{by|2015}})
* [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] ({{mlby|2015}})
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'''Carlos Fernando Corporán''' (born January 7, 1984) is a Puerto Rican professional [[baseball]] [[catcher]] in the [[New York Yankees]] organization. After being drafted by the [[Milwaukee Brewers]] in 2003, he spent several seasons with minor league teams in their organization. He briefly debuted in the major leagues with the 2009 Brewers. After playing in the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] organization in 2010, Corporán was called back up to the major leagues again with the [[Houston Astros]] in 2011.
'''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 (baseball)|Texas Rangers]].


==Early life==
==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.'"<ref name=Chron>{{cite web|last=Campbell|first=Steve|title=Castro’s injury opens door for Astros backup Corporan|url=http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros/2011/03/05/castros-injury-opens-door-for-astros-backup-corporan/|publisher=[[Houston Chronicle]]|accessdate=April 1, 2014}}</ref> Corporán attended [[Lake City Community College]], where he was converted from a shortstop into a catcher.<ref name=Chron/>
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.'"<ref name=Chron>{{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}}</ref> Corporán attended [[Lake City Community College]], where he was converted from a shortstop into a catcher.<ref name=Chron/>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==

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


He started the {{by|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 (baseball)|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]].<ref name=Chron/> Corporán returned to Nashville after Rivera returned to playing. After the {{by|2009}} season, he filed for free agency.
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 (baseball)|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]].<ref name=Chron/> Corporán returned to Nashville after Rivera returned to playing. After the {{baseball year|2009}} season, he filed for free agency.


===Arizona Diamondbacks===
===Arizona Diamondbacks===
He 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 AAA [[Reno Aces]] of the [[Pacific Coast League]]. In 87 games, he hit for a .290 [[batting average]], 12 [[home run]]s and 50 [[run batted in|runs batted in]].<ref name=Minors>{{cite web|title=Carlos Corporan Minor League Statistics & History|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=corpor001car|publisher=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|accessdate=April 1, 2014}}</ref>
He 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 AAA [[Reno Aces]] of the [[Pacific Coast League]]. In 87 games, he hit for a .290 [[batting average (baseball)|batting average]], 12 [[home run]]s and 50 [[run batted in|runs batted in]].<ref name=Minors>{{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}}</ref>


[[File:IMG 9665 Carlos Corporan.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Corporán playing for the [[2011 Houston Astros season|Houston Astros in 2011]]]]
[[File:IMG 9665 Carlos Corporan.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Corporán playing for the [[2011 Houston Astros season|Houston Astros in 2011]]]]

===Houston Astros===
===Houston Astros===
On June 10, 2011, Corporán was called up by the [[Houston Astros]] to replace back-up catcher [[Robinson Cancel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110609&content_id=20261030&notebook_id=20277420&c_id=hou|title=Astros buy Corporan's contract, demote Cancel|last=McTaggart|first=Brian|date=2011-06-10|work=Astros.com|accessdate=2011-06-10}}</ref> Corporan was later removed from the 40-man roster, but had his contract purchased again on July 15, 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lowrie, Castro placed on disabled list|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-07-15/news/sns-rt-bbo-astros-team-reportsx2dd6da1-20120715_1_marwin-gonzalez-c-jason-castro-disabled-list|accessdate=January 23, 2015|work=Chicago Tribune|agency=Reuters|date=July 15, 2012}}</ref>
On June 10, 2011, Corporán was called up by the [[Houston Astros]] to replace back-up catcher [[Robinson Cancel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110609&content_id=20261030&notebook_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}}</ref> Corporan was later removed from the 40-man roster, but had his contract purchased again on July 15, 2012.<ref>{{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}}</ref>


In 2013, Corporán appeared in a career-high 64 major league games. He hit for a .225 batting average with 7 home runs and 20 RBI.<ref name=BR>{{cite web|title=Carlos Corporan Statistics and History|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/corpoca01.shtml|publisher=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|accessdate=April 1, 2014}}</ref> He was designated for assignment by the Astros on January 19, 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers fill 2 big voids with trades for pitcher and catcher|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12207165|accessdate=January 22, 2015|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN.com|date=January 21, 2015}}</ref>
In 2013, Corporán appeared in a career-high 64 major league games. He hit for a .225 batting average with 7 home runs and 20 RBI.<ref name=BR>{{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}}</ref> He was designated for assignment by the Astros on January 19, 2015.<ref>{{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}}</ref>


===Texas Rangers===
===Texas Rangers===
[[File:Carlos Corporán on June 29, 2015.jpg|200px|thumb|Corporán during his tenure with the [[2015 Texas Rangers season|Texas Rangers in 2015]]]]
[[File:Carlos Corporán on June 29, 2015.jpg|200px|thumb|Corporán during his tenure with the [[2015 Texas Rangers season|Texas Rangers in 2015]]]]
On January 21, 2015, Corporán was traded to the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] for minor league pitcher [[Akeem Bostick]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Astros trade Corporan to Rangers for minor leaguer|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12205805|accessdate=January 22, 2015|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN.com|date=January 21, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{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|accessdate=January 22, 2015|publisher=MLB.com|date=January 21, 2015}}</ref> 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, 2015, he refused a minor league assignment by the Rangers and instead, opted for free agency.
On January 21, 2015, Corporán was traded to the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] for minor league pitcher [[Akeem Bostick]].<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> 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, 2015, he refused a minor league assignment by the Rangers and instead, opted for free agency.


===New York Yankees===
===Tampa Bay Rays===
On January 26, 2016, Corporan signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, with an invite to spring training. He can opt out of his contract at the end of spring training, if he is not on the major league roster to start the season. He is expected to provide depth for the Yankees at the catcher position at the AAA level.
On January 26, 2016, Corporán signed a minor league contract with the [[New York Yankees]], with an invite to spring training. On April 2, 2016, Corporán was traded to the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] in exchange for cash considerations.<ref>{{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}}</ref> He was released on May 20, 2016, after the team signed [[J. P. Arencibia]].<ref>{{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}}</ref>

===Miami Marlins===
On May 25, 2016, Corporán signed a minor league contract with the [[Miami Marlins]].<ref>{{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}}</ref> He was released on August 1, 2016.

===Chicago Cubs===
On January 7, 2017, Corporán signed a minor league contract with the [[Chicago Cubs]].<ref>{{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}}</ref> He was released on April 29, 2017.

===Diablos Rojos del México===
On January 23, 2018, Corporán signed with the [[Diablos Rojos del México]] of the [[Mexican Baseball League]].<ref>{{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}}</ref> He was released on July 2, 2018.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Corporán's 16-month-old son died on October 12, 2012. The team 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."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Simon|first1=Andrew|title=Astros mourn the passing of Corporan's son|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/39780866/|accessdate=January 24, 2015|publisher=MLB.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Son of Astros' Carlos Corporan dies|url=http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8500910/carlos-corporan-houston-astros-mourns-loss-16-month-old-son|accessdate=January 24, 2015|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN.com|date=October 13, 2012}}</ref>
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."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Simon|first1=Andrew|title=Astros mourn the passing of Corporan's son|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/39780866/|access-date=January 24, 2015|work=MLB.com}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Houston Astros award winners and league leaders]]
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* [[List of Major League Baseball players from Puerto Rico]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Carlos%20Corporan&pos=C&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=449786 MiLB.com player profile]
*[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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Latest revision as of 18:04, 6 October 2024

Carlos Corporán
Corporán with the New York Yankees
Catcher
Born: (1984-01-07) January 7, 1984 (age 40)
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
Batted: Switch
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 6, 2009, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last MLB appearance
July 12, 2015, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
Batting average.218
Home runs20
Runs batted in78
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

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

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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.'"[1] Corporán attended Lake City Community College, where he was converted from a shortstop into a catcher.[1]

Professional career

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Milwaukee Brewers

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

He started the 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.[1] Corporán returned to Nashville after Rivera returned to playing. After the 2009 season, he filed for free agency.

Arizona Diamondbacks

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He 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 AAA 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.[2]

Corporán playing for the Houston Astros in 2011

Houston Astros

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On June 10, 2011, Corporán was called up by the Houston Astros to replace back-up catcher Robinson Cancel.[3] Corporan was later removed from the 40-man roster, but had his contract purchased again on July 15, 2012.[4]

In 2013, Corporán appeared in a career-high 64 major league games. He hit for a .225 batting average with 7 home runs and 20 RBI.[5] He was designated for assignment by the Astros on January 19, 2015.[6]

Texas Rangers

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Corporán during his tenure with the Texas Rangers in 2015

On January 21, 2015, Corporán was traded to the Texas Rangers for minor league pitcher Akeem Bostick.[7][8] 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, 2015, he refused a minor league assignment by the Rangers and instead, opted for free agency.

Tampa Bay Rays

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On January 26, 2016, Corporán signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, with an invite to spring training. On April 2, 2016, Corporán was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations.[9] He was released on May 20, 2016, after the team signed J. P. Arencibia.[10]

Miami Marlins

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On May 25, 2016, Corporán signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.[11] He was released on August 1, 2016.

Chicago Cubs

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On January 7, 2017, Corporán signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.[12] He was released on April 29, 2017.

Diablos Rojos del México

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On January 23, 2018, Corporán signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican Baseball League.[13] He was released on July 2, 2018.

Personal life

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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."[14][15]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Campbell, Steve (March 5, 2011). "Castro's injury opens door for Astros backup Corporan". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
  2. ^ "Carlos Corporan Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
  3. ^ McTaggart, Brian (June 10, 2011). "Astros buy Corporan's contract, demote Cancel". Astros.com. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
  4. ^ "Lowrie, Castro placed on disabled list". Chicago Tribune. Reuters. July 15, 2012. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  5. ^ "Carlos Corporan Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
  6. ^ "Rangers fill 2 big voids with trades for pitcher and catcher". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 21, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  7. ^ "Astros trade Corporan to Rangers for minor leaguer". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 21, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  8. ^ McTaggart, Brian (January 21, 2015). "Astros acquire righty Bostick in exchange for Corporan". MLB.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  9. ^ "Yankees' Carlos Corporan: Dealt to Rays". cbssports.com. April 2, 2016. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  10. ^ Todd, Jeff (May 20, 2016). "Rays Release Carlos Corporan". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  11. ^ Adams, Steve (May 25, 2016). "Marlins, Carlos Corporan Agree To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
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