Jaden
Correa

Jaden Correa, MIF, De LaSalle (IL), 2023
True freshman. 6-foot, 175-pounds, lean strength with room for added muscle as he matures. Athletic infield profile, showcasing smooth actions and soft hands up the middle. Above-average foot speed with range to both sides of the glove (6.87 60-yard dash). Present strength in his right-handed stroke with a high likelihood of more to come, reaching up to 97.6 mph for his max EV with an average of 92.5 mph. He also put up impressive BLAST metrics, averaging 23.5 mph for his hand-speed (T25.4 mph). 

Verbally committed to John A. Logan JC.

Nebraska commit. The Meteors went 4-0 on the week and Correa was a major factor in their wins. On the week he went 9-for-13 (.692 BA/.706 OBP/2.167 OPS) with two home runs, four doubles, and seven RBIs. In their 9-5 win over Thornwood, Correa went a perfect 2-for-2 with a home run, two RBIs, three runs scored and two walks. He went a perfect 4-for-4 with two doubles, three RBIs, two runs scored and a stolen base in their 13-2 win over Leo. Correa hit another home run in their 4-3 win over St. Ignatius with an RBI, run scored and a walk.

Nebraska commit. Currently ranked No. 29 in the state. 6-foot, 175-pounds, lean, athletic build with plenty more room for physical development. Batted second and played shortstop. Created havoc on the bases, stealing two on the day. Right-handed hitter stands in the box with a wide stance, fluid rhythm throughout the swing, and a small stride timing trigger. Quick, athletic hands created whip while controlling the barrel with a gap to gap approach. In his first at-bat of the night, Correa drove a double to the right center gap. Ended the day going 2-for-3 and stole third base twice.

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic, loose frame with more room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, relaxed setup, fluid load and quiet heel-lift stride.  Quick, athletic, loose hands, sneaky jump off the barrel, natural lift in swing and pull-side approach.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 90.7 mph. 370’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short, clean arm action, can throw from multiple slots and throws play true with occasional carry.
Defense: Fluid footwork and actions, plays through the ball with timing and rhythm, clean release and comfortable on the move. Soft, sure hands, plays out in front.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 176-pounds. Wiry athletic build. Long limbs.
Hit: RHH. Tall, even setup. Closed, quick stride. Hands even with ears. Loose swing. Controlled the barrel with line drives to all fields.
Power: 98.5 max exit velocity, averaged 88.1 mph. 356’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short repeatable arm action, played average. Accuracy/carry to bag. 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, quick feet.
Run: 6.83 runner in the 60. Upright runner.

Nebraska commit, currently ranked No. 25 in the Illinois’ 2023 class. 6-foot, 176-pound, loose, athletically-built, right-handed hitting shortstop. Got things started for the Meteors with a two-run home run over the right-field fence in the first inning. Also, delivered a two-run double in his last at-bat of the day. Stands in the box with confidence and moxy. Loose, athletic swing, stays through the zone and shows sneaky pop to all fields. Defensively, has highly-athletic actions, soft hands and a strong arm that plays with easy carry. One of the top middle infield prospects in the class.

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 176-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Confident and athletic look in the box. Fluid rhythm. Quick, athletic hands. Bat speed. Ability to cover the plate and use the whole field. Elevated hard pull-side contact at times.
Power: 94.5 max exit velocity, averaged 88.7 mph. 341’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Short draw out of the glove. Clean arm action, works from a 3/4 slot, ball explodes out of the hand with carry, plays on the move from multiple slots.
Defense: Soft hands, athletic and balanced footwork, loose actions.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60. 

Correa offers all kinds of rhythm, athleticism and whip in his right-handed swing with upside. The Nebraska recruit was inconsistent at times, but the ball jumps off the barrel to both gaps when he syncs up and is on time. Correa is also one of the more action-y defenders in attendance, playing with confidence and high-level feet. He ran a 7.01 in the 60 and topped at 87 mph across the infield.

In the summer, back at The Rock Complex coincidentally, Correa took the tournament by storm with his flashy athleticism and twitchy right-handed swing that generated some loud, far contact. He did more of the same this past weekend, and continues to show as one of Illinois’ most athletic uncommitted prospects.

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-foot, 176-pounds. Athletic, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Simple, balanced stance, smooth weight transfer, short stride. Quick, athletic hands, short to the baseball, uses the whole field.
Power: 94.97 max exit velocity, averaged 87.83 mph. 372’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws play with life.
Defense: Natural movements to the baseball, fields out in front, soft hands, clean exchange.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.