Carlos Correa gives back with Correa Family Foundation

HOUSTON – Carlos Correa walked toward the home dugout’s steps after signing autographs for patients from Texas Children’s Hospital when a boy named Kade stopped him Tuesday afternoon. The Astros’ third baseman was asked for his rainbow batting practice hat.

With no hesitation, Correa took his hat off, grabbed a black sharpie and signed the hat for the Texas Children’s Hospital patient. Kade, who was attending his second Major League Baseball game, was left speechless while showing the hat to his family.

“He’s just a really cool guy,” Kade said of Correa, who invited patients to watch batting practice as part of his Correa Family Foundation initiatives. “He was super nice. He was just really down to earth.”

Kade and other patients from Texas Children’s Hospital were ecstatic to attend the Astros’ batting practice Tuesday night at Daikin Park. Astros utilityman Mauricio Dubon, shortstop Jeremy Peña, Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron, and Astros bullpen catcher Javier Bracamonte took time after batting practice to sign autographs and take pictures with the kids.

Delivering ‘life-changing experiences’

The players and coaches chatted with the kids during batting practice, asking about their favorite players, what other sports they play, and if they were excited for tonight’s game.

The Correa Foundation is a nonprofit organization that strives to deliver life-changing experiences and essential financial assistance to children fighting cancer and their families. In addition to baseball games, the foundation has supported experiences like concerts and movies. The foundation also strives to cover daily expenses such as gas, food, and bills within 24 hours, with the support of the Texas Children’s Hospital.

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In the past few years, the foundation has raised $6 million. The money isn’t only for cancer patients. It is also for humanitarian relief for education purposes for children and poor communities. Correa likes to match the funding that is raised through the foundation.

CC1 making a difference. 🧡

The Correa Family Foundation is a nonprofit that works to provide financial assistance and unforgettable experiences for children and their families as they battle cancer. pic.twitter.com/mNVJljqWNH

— Houston Astros (@astros) August 26, 2025

Dr. Ricardo Flores, a Clinical Director of the Texas Children’s Cancer Center in the Woodlands, has been president of the Correa Family Foundation for six years. He enjoys watching the kids get out and have fun.

Inspired by wife Daniella Rodriguez

“The kids for example sometimes have gone through therapy, and they’re very tired,” Flores said. “But they get (to Daikin Park), they get energized and it’s still 10, 11 pm, midnight. They don’t want to leave the stadium. And that speaks volumes.

“Also, for the family and the siblings because their whole life kind of like surrounds the hospital and the cancer treatment. So being able to do something like this is literally priceless for them.”

Correa, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 MLB Draft, has given back to the community throughout his time in Houston. The 2015 American League Rookie of the Year started his foundation in 2019. He was inspired to start the foundation by his wife Daniella Rodriguez, a former Miss Texas USA.

During her time competing in pageants, Daniella Rodriguez visited children’s hospitals, something Carlos has never done in his career.

“She encouraged me to go visit one time, and we fell in love with some kids and some families that we visited,” Carlos Correa said. “From there on we started the vision of supporting all the families that we could through the foundation.”

Commitment to others

Correa, who joined the Twins in 2022 and returned at the July 31 trade deadline, hasn’t missed a beat since rejoining the Astros. In 22 games, the three-time All-Star is batting .349 with 20 hits, three doubles, three home runs, 12 RBIs, and a .905 OPS.

In addition, Carlos Correa has played exceptional defense at third base. The 2017 World Series champion continues to make an impact on and off the field for the cities of Minneapolis and Houston.

“For me it’s not just only using my platform to help the team win games, but to also help other people outside the field,” Correa said. “That’s the things I focus on. Everything that we’ve been given to play this beautiful sport it comes with a spotlight that you can inspire other people to move forward and to accomplish their dreams and goals, and that’s what we try to do.”