Kenedy Corona
CF | Bats/Throws: R/R | 5' 10" 189LBS | Age: 24
MLB Pipeline Rank
ASTROS: No. 23 |
PA AB R H HR SB AVG OBP SLG OPS
2024 71 63 5 12 1 3 .190 .257 .254 .511
Career Minors 1,870 1,631 272 417 51 125 .256 .342 .419 .761
AVG HR SB OPS
2024 .190 1 3 .511
Career Minors .256 51 125 .761
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Standard Minor League Batting Statistics

SeasonTmLGLGPAABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSHBPAVGOBPSLGOPS
2019 3 Teams Minors 63 263 219 45 66 14 4 5 29 29 36 19 5 8 .301 .398 .470 .868
2019 DSL Mets 2 DSL ROK 17 76 65 9 19 5 3 0 7 9 9 8 3 1 .292 .382 .462 .844
2019 GCL Mets GCL ROK 42 181 151 35 47 9 1 5 21 17 25 11 2 7 .311 .401 .483 .884
2019 2 Teams ROK 59 257 216 44 66 14 4 5 28 26 34 19 5 8 .306 .395 .477 .872
2019 Brooklyn Cyclones NYP A(Short) 4 6 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 .000 .500 .000 .500
2021 Fayetteville Woodpeckers A E A 57 224 201 30 49 12 1 2 22 14 53 19 7 5 .244 .306 .343 .649
2022 2 Teams Minors 107 467 410 88 114 24 4 19 67 49 106 28 8 6 .278 .362 .495 .857
2022 Fayetteville Woodpeckers CAR A 45 188 165 32 43 9 1 9 30 21 43 8 2 1 .261 .346 .491 .837
2022 Asheville Tourists SAL A+ 62 279 245 56 71 15 3 10 37 28 63 20 6 5 .290 .373 .498 .871
2023 2 Teams Minors 117 520 459 70 115 21 4 22 65 52 136 32 10 5 .251 .331 .458 .789
2023 Asheville Tourists SAL A+ 6 29 25 7 9 0 0 2 4 4 9 1 1 0 .360 .448 .600 1.048
2023 Corpus Christi Hooks TEX AA 111 491 434 63 106 21 4 20 61 48 127 31 9 5 .244 .324 .449 .773
2024 2 Teams Minors 98 396 342 39 73 13 2 3 29 39 96 27 6 12 .213 .314 .289 .603
2024 Corpus Christi Hooks TEX AA 78 325 279 34 61 12 2 2 23 34 77 24 5 11 .219 .326 .297 .623
2024 Sugar Land Space Cowboys PCL AAA 20 71 63 5 12 1 0 1 6 5 19 3 1 1 .190 .257 .254 .511
Sugar Land Space Cowboys PCL AAA 20 71 63 5 12 1 0 1 6 5 19 3 1 1 .190 .257 .254 .511
Corpus Christi Hooks TEX AA 189 816 713 97 167 33 6 22 84 82 204 55 14 16 .234 .325 .390 .715
Asheville Tourists SAL A+ 68 308 270 63 80 15 3 12 41 32 72 21 7 5 .296 .380 .507 .887
Fayetteville Woodpeckers CAR A 102 412 366 62 92 21 2 11 52 35 96 27 9 6 .251 .324 .410 .734
Brooklyn Cyclones SAL A(Short) 4 6 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 .000 .500 .000 .500

Scouting Report

2024

Scouting grades: Hit: 40 | Power: 40 | Run: 60 | Arm: 50 | Field: 65 | Overall: 40

The final position player signed by the Mets in their 2018-19 international class, Corona turned pro for $10,000 out of Venezuela at the relatively advanced age of 19 in April 2019. Eight months later, the Astros acquired him and Blake Taylor in exchange for Jake Marisnick. After totaling 41 homers and 60 steals the past two seasons and winning a Minor League Gold Glove in 2023, he secured a spot on Houston's 40-man roster in November.

A right-handed hitter, Corona started doing more damage at the plate since focusing on adding strength two offseasons ago, when he gained 15 pounds without losing any of his quickness. He began hitting the ball harder, launching balls to his pull side more easily and showing a little more patience. But those gains have evaporated during a disastrous 2024 season at the plate, as he has struggled to handle quality velocity and lay off non-fastballs outside the strike zone while repeating Double-A.

Corona has plus speed and uses it aggressively on the bases and in the outfield. He chases balls down from gap to gap in center field and makes accurate throws with an average arm. He's an asset at all three outfield spots and would make a useful reserve if he doesn't hit enough to be a regular.


2023

Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Arm: 50 | Field: 55 | Overall: 40 

The last position player signed in the Mets' 2018-19 international class, Corona turned pro for $10,000 out of Venezuela at the relatively advanced age of 19. After his strong debut in Rookie ball, New York traded him and Blake Taylor to the Astros for Jake Marisnick in December 2019. He was the most improved Astros farmhand from 2021 to 2022, hitting .278/.362/.495 with 19 homers and 28 steals between two Class A stops last year. 

Corona got better after committing to getting stronger, adding 15 pounds without losing any of his plus speed. A right-handed hitter, he also showed a more disciplined approach, hit the ball harder and did a better job of launching balls in the air to his pull side when given the opportunity. If he continues to improve, he could become an average hitter who produces 15-20 homers per year. 

Corona is aggressive on the bases and also uses his quickness well on defense. He's one of the better center-field defenders in the system and keeps runners honest with his average arm. He also has seen action on both corners and profiles as a versatile fourth outfielder. 



Awards




Transactions

Team Date Transaction
11/12/2024 CF Kenedy Corona assigned to Aguilas del Zulia.
10/03/2024 Houston Astros activated CF Kenedy Corona.
09/30/2024 Houston Astros recalled CF Kenedy Corona from Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
08/13/2024 OF Kenedy Corona assigned to Sugar Land Space Cowboys from Corpus Christi Hooks.
08/13/2024 Sugar Land Space Cowboys activated OF Kenedy Corona.
03/28/2024 OF Kenedy Corona assigned to Corpus Christi Hooks from Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
03/11/2024 Houston Astros optioned OF Kenedy Corona to Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
03/11/2024 Sugar Land Space Cowboys activated OF Kenedy Corona.
03/07/2024 Houston Astros Prospects activated OF Kenedy Corona.
11/14/2023 Houston Astros selected the contract of OF Kenedy Corona from Corpus Christi Hooks.
09/22/2023 Mesa Solar Sox activated OF Kenedy Corona.
04/18/2023 OF Kenedy Corona assigned to Corpus Christi Hooks from Asheville Tourists.
02/25/2023 OF Kenedy Corona roster status changed by Houston Astros.
02/25/2023 OF Kenedy Corona assigned to Houston Astros.
10/24/2022 Aguilas del Zulia activated OF Kenedy Corona.
10/24/2022 OF Kenedy Corona assigned to Aguilas del Zulia.
06/15/2022 OF Kenedy Corona assigned to Asheville Tourists from Fayetteville Woodpeckers.
03/19/2022 OF Kenedy Corona and assigned to Houston Astros.
10/04/2021 Fayetteville Woodpeckers activated OF Kenedy Corona.
08/02/2021 Fayetteville Woodpeckers transferred OF Kenedy Corona to the Development List.
04/30/2021 OF Kenedy Corona assigned to Fayetteville Woodpeckers.
04/30/2021 OF Kenedy Corona assigned to Fayetteville Woodpeckers.
04/30/2021 OF Kenedy Corona assigned to Fayetteville Woodpeckers from Astros Organization.
02/12/2021 OF Kenedy Corona assigned to Astros Organization.
02/12/2021 OF Kenedy Corona assigned to Astros Organization.
12/26/2020 OF Kenedy Corona assigned to Aguilas del Zulia.
12/26/2020 OF Kenedy Corona, and assigned to Aguilas del Zulia.
12/05/2019 OF Kenedy Corona assigned to Tri-City ValleyCats.
12/05/2019 Houston Astros traded CF Jake Marisnick to New York Mets for LHP Blake Taylor and OF Kenedy Corona.
12/05/2019 OF Kenedy Corona assigned to Tri-City ValleyCats.
08/29/2019 OF Kenedy Corona assigned to Brooklyn Cyclones from GCL Mets.
07/03/2019 OF Kenedy Corona assigned to GCL Mets from DSL Mets2.
06/12/2019 OF Kenedy Corona assigned to DSL Mets2.
04/06/2019 New York Mets signed free agent OF Kenedy Corona to a minor league contract.