It’s that time of year again, as Spring Training kicks off in Fort Myers for the Minnesota Twins. Among the faces returning with the team this year is one player who almost didn’t, Carlos Correa.
Correa spoke from the Twins locker room in Florida with News Talk 830 WCCO’s Jason DeRusha, sharing that he arrived last week and has been getting acclimated since.
The Twins shortstop shared that his diet is among the most essential things he addresses when it comes to being ready for the season. Since he’s returned, it’s been nothing but healthy home-cooked meals.
“It’s one of the most important when it comes to being an athlete and performing,” Correa said, adding that he’s learned to put care into what he eats after facing injuries earlier in his career.
The trend of athletes focusing on their diets has become increasingly common throughout the last decade, with NBA stars LeBron James and Chris Paul and NFL star Tom Brady being among the most famous to do so.
While some might call it easy, Correa says it’s hard work, but it needs to be done to perform at the highest level.
“If you want to be an elite player, then you got to do the hard things in life. Once you start getting comfortable, that’s the total opposite of excellence,” Correa says. “Once you’re getting comfortable, you’re not doing it right, and eating healthy is not as comfortable as eating pizza.”
When it comes to returning to the Twins, Correa says he’s happy to return to a team where he knows the guys and their potential.
Knowing that he will be in the Twin Cities long term, and with COVID-19 tampering down, Correa shared that he is also ready to start giving back to the community through his foundation, the Correa Family Foundation.
“I want to get back into the community. I want to be able to visit hospitals again. I want to be able to interact with families and kids and just get to have a good time,” Correa said. “These kids are going through tough times, and if for one day I can make them smile and have the time of their lives, I will always do that. I’m really looking forward to doing that in Minnesota and being a part of the community.”
A big part of Spring Training is team bonding, and Correa shared that several teammates have been coming over for meals, one of whom is Minnesota’s touted prospect, Royce Lewis.
Correa shared nothing but praise for his teammate, saying he’s “going to be a great player for a long time, and I want to be right next to him while he does that.”
Before you can win, you have to bond, and Correa shared that the team is doing just that as they work to hone their skills and team chemistry throughout the Spring Training season.
“I’m focusing on all of the aspects of the game and trying to keep elevating my game to a new level,” Correa said.
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