The 2021 MLB World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves kicks off on the 27th.The American media poured out bold predictions all at once a day before the first game.The most interesting thing is that most of the attention was paid to American League representative shortstop Carlos Correa.He made his major league debut in 2015.He batted 279, 26 homers, 92 RBIs,104 runs, and an OPS of 0.850 in 148 games this season.He's also been good this postseason.297 batting average in 10 games,1 homer, 5 RBIs, 9 runs, OPS 0.855. He was a member of the 2017 World Series championship.

Houston's World Series win four years ago was tainted by a sign-stealing scandal.For Correa, this is a great opportunity to build self-esteem.As a result of a survey of 52 experts released by MLB.com on the 26th, a whopping 27 predicted that Correa would become the World Series MVP.

It is decisive that he was strong with a batting average of .273, 18 homers, 55 RBIs and 36 runs in 73 games in his postseason career.According to report,MLB.com said,Correa is 7th in home runs and 6th in RBI in the postseason.He's not an amazing MVP. As an excellent shortstop, he has an impressive postseason record.

An official said,If Correa considers this World Series to be the last game in the Astros jersey, he can play the World Series and gain momentum and go to the free agent market.Another official said, Correa put Houston on a huge stage, and you'll be impressed with Correa's Houston.

According to an MLB.com expert poll, 32 people were the most likely to think Houston would win the championship by beating Atlanta 4-2.In fact, if Correa performs well in the World Series, wins the championship and MVP, its value in the free agency market will increase even more.ESPN also placed Correa first in the rankings among the players of the two teams participating in the World Series.

There are a lot of shortstops in the upcoming free agent market.Correa, Corey Seager,Marcus Semien,Trevor Story and Javier Baez are representative. Recently,according to MLB.com ranked Correa and ESPN Seager No. 1 in the FA shortstop rankings.Correa is second in the ESPN FA shortstop ranking.ESPN estimates that the total ransom for these big five shortstops will reach $1 billion. For Correa,the World Series is a golden opportunity to raise the ransom further.