Carlos Correa Reflects on Life-Saving Experience

Coach Carlos Correa has been lucky to coach some impressive closers like Luke Gregerson, Ken Giles, Ryan Pressley, Joan Duran, and Josh Hader. But recently, he expressed profound gratitude for what he considers the most significant saving grace in his life.

In a candid moment shared on MLB.com, Correa recounted a near-drowning incident from last summer in Minnesota—just before his trade back to Houston—where he and his young son narrowly escaped a deadly situation.

Correa was out on Lake Minnetonka without a life jacket, carrying his three-year-old son, Cairo, when they found themselves stuck between the boat and the shore. As exhaustion set in, he felt his muscles cramp and began to panic.

In that moment of despair, he looked up and whispered, “Lord, save me. If you help me through this, I promise to serve you forever.”

He managed to grab a buoy to steady himself, but as he struggled, he injured his hand trying to hold onto it. Correa often had to shift his grip to keep himself and Cairo afloat. At one point, with desperation rising, he called out for help.

His father-in-law heard the cries and swam towards them, throwing a life jacket, but Correa could barely grab it. He held on tightly to his son, thinking, “From now on, I will serve you.”

Since that harrowing day, he has committed to his faith more deeply. He even started a Bible study at his home in Houston during the offseason and has shared his story at a nursing home to inspire others.

Now in his twelfth year in the majors and as a three-time All-Star, Correa is back with the Astros, where he managed a .785 OPS in 51 games last season, especially valuable as he dealt with injuries after a challenging stint with the Twins.