Astros' Prospect Correa Named Player of the Week

The Asheville Tourists announced Tuesday that J.C. Correa, brother of Carlos Correa, was named the South Atlantic League Player of the Week from July 11-17. The catcher went 13-for-16 with two home runs, six doubles, nine RBI, seven runs scored and one walk with no strikeouts.

The righty ranks fifth in the SAL in batting average (.311) and eighth in hits (78). Since May 1, Correa leads the entire SAL and is seventh in all of Minor League Baseball in batting average (.349), per the Tourists.

Correa made the switch to catcher from the infield this offseason to improve his versatility and his chances to climb through the Houston Astros' system. The 23-year-old has started 35 games behind the plate this season with 25 starts in the infield. 

Outfielder Colin Barber also won the award for the first week of June. Although not placed on the injured list, Barber hasn't played since July 8 for the Tourists.