PR Pride: Lindor, Correa fans of each other

HOUSTON — This week’s series at Minute Maid Park will have the eyes of an entire island on it.

Puerto Rican natives and second-year shortstops Carlos Correa (Astros) and Francisco Lindor (Indians) are squaring off for the first time since finishing No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in last season’s American League Rookie of the Year Award voting.

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Both were batting third and manning shortstop for Monday’s series opener, and the pair shared lunch together before coming to the ballpark.

“Just having a moment to chat with him, catch up, see how he’s doing and his family is doing, it was good,” Lindor said. “It’s not just going out there and competing. It’s making sure we take care of each other as well.”

“People compare us as baseball players, but he’s a great human being, so it’s always good to talk to him,” Correa added.

But, yes, the comparisons abound, especially in the wake of their breakout rookie campaigns. And while they may share nationality, a position and, increasingly, a spot in the lineup, their games do feature some contrast.

The tall, muscular Correa has shown plenty of pop on offense, but Lindor has the defensive side of shortstop on lock, ranking among the league’s …

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