Kenedy Corona Stats & Scouting Report

AB	2
AVG	.000
OBP	.500
SLG	.000
HR	0

Full name Kenedy Junior Corona
Born 03/21/2000 in Maracaibo, Venezuela
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 184 / Bats: R / Throws: R

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade/Risk: 40/High.

Track Record: The Astros landed Corona in a 2019 trade with the Mets that sent Jake Marisnick to New York. Corona hit .244/.324/.449 with 20 home runs and 31 stolen bases in 2023 and also won a Rawlings minor league Gold Glove award. Corona was added to the 40-man roster following the 2023 season. Corona returned to Double-A to begin 2024 but was unable to repeat his 2023 production. Despite his struggles, Corona moved to Triple-A on Aug. 14 and finished his season with Sugar Land.

Scouting Report: After years of showing a balance of plate skills and average power, Corona’s skills bottomed out in 2024. He swung and missed more against all pitch types, chased at a higher rate and hit more ground balls. Corona showed fringy bat-to-ball skills with below-average swing decisions. Most concerning is Corona’s struggle versus fastballs in 2024, against which he slugged just .361. His numbers against offspeed were worse as he swung and missed at a high rate against splitters and changeups. Corona’s power and exit velocity numbers backed up in 2024 to more in line with a fringe-average grade. He’s a plus runner and outstanding defender who can play all three outfield positions with an average arm.

The Future: Corona is trending toward a bench outfielder’s role but his poor hitting in 2024 will need to improve in 2025.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40 | Power: 45 | Run: 60 | Field: 70 | Arm: 50.
BA Grade: 45/High

Track Record: The Astros acquired Corona from the Mets for Jake Marisnick following the 2019 season. After an underwhelming 2021, Corona reworked his swing and broke out in 2022, hitting .278/.362/.495 across both levels of Class A. He returned to High-A Asheville to begin 2023 but needed just six games to the earn promotion to Double-A Corpus Christi. In the Texas League, Corona hit .244/.324/.449 with 20 home runs and 31 stolen bases in 111 games and earned rave reviews for his defense, winning a Rawlings minor league Gold Glove award.

Scouting Report: Corona is a talented defensive outfielder with the tools to be an average offensive contributor. He has fringe-average bat-to-ball skills with moderate swing-and-miss. He struggles against elevated fastballs and soft stuff off the plate. Much of this is due to the steepness of Corona’s bat path and the compact nature of his swing, which creates holes at the top of the zone and on the outer half of the plate. Corona has a good balance of patience and aggression, hardly, if ever, taking hittable pitches over the plate. He has average raw power, but he shows an ability to hit his hardest contact at his best launch angles, leading to over-the-fence power. Corona is likely to hit 18-20 home runs per season at peak. He’s a plus runner and an instinctual basestealer, capable of swiping 20 or more bases. His speed translates to the field where he is one of the best outfield defenders in the minor leagues. He covers ground in center field, taking strong routes with the ability to make highlight-reel plays. Corona’s arm is average but enough for all three outfield positions.

The Future: Corona has the defensive abilities in center field to earn everyday playing time, but his swing-and-miss will likely limit him to a part-time role.

Scouting Grades Hit: 40 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Field: 70 | Arm: 50
BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: Corona was signed by the Mets out of Venezuela and acquired by the Astros alongside Blake Taylor in the deal that made Jake Marisnick a Met. After an underwhelming season at Low-A Fayetteville in 2021, Corona reworked his swing and approach at the plate, optimized his bat path to add launch and cut down on his swing-happy tendencies. The changes worked. Corona had a breakout 2022, hitting .278/.362/.495 with 24 doubles, 19 home runs and 28 stolen bases split between Low-A Fayetteville and High-A Asheville.

Scouting Report: Corona is a well rounded center fielder with an exciting power and speed mix. The changes to Corona's swing allowed him to tap into more of his raw power while sacrificing a minimal amount of contact. A fringe-average contact hitter with above-average approach, Corona manages his swing-and-miss by rarely chasing and aggressively attacking pitches in the zone. His tweaked approach resulted in a 10-degree uptick in his average launch angle on batted balls hit harder than 95 mph. His 90th percentile exit velocity also increased two mph in 2022. A plus runner and aggressive basestealer, Corona's speed translates to all parts of his game. He's a rangy defender in center field capable of covering ground in a hurry, and his average throwing arm allows him to handle an outfield corner when needed.

The Future: Corona is a sneaky breakout candidate with a realistic platoon outfield role in his future.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 45. Power: 50. Run: 60. Field: 55. Arm: 50.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: Corona was signed by the Mets out of Venezuela and acquired by the Astros alongside Blake Taylor in the deal that made Jake Marisnick a Met. After an underwhelming season at Low-A Fayetteville in 2021, Corona reworked his swing and approach at the plate, optimized his bat path to add launch and cut down on his swing-happy tendencies. The changes worked. Corona had a breakout 2022, hitting .278/.362/.495 with 24 doubles, 19 home runs and 28 stolen bases split between Low-A Fayetteville and High-A Asheville.

Scouting Report: Corona is a well rounded center fielder with an exciting power and speed mix. The changes to Corona's swing allowed him to tap into more of his raw power while sacrificing a minimal amount of contact. A fringe-average contact hitter with above-average approach, Corona manages his swing-and-miss by rarely chasing and aggressively attacking pitches in the zone. His tweaked approach resulted in a 10-degree uptick in his average launch angle on batted balls hit harder than 95 mph. His 90th percentile exit velocity also increased two mph in 2022. A plus runner and aggressive basestealer, Corona's speed translates to all parts of his game. He's a rangy defender in center field capable of covering ground in a hurry, and his average throwing arm allows him to handle an outfield corner when needed.

The Future: Corona is a sneaky breakout candidate with a realistic platoon outfield role in his future.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 45. Power: 50. Run: 60. Field: 55. Arm: 50.
BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: Corona was signed by the Mets out of Venezuela and acquired by the Astros alongside Blake Taylor in the deal that made Jake Marisnick a Met. After an underwhelming season at Low-A Fayetteville in 2021, Corona reworked his swing and approach at the plate, optimized his bat path to add launch and cut down on his swing-happy tendencies. The changes worked. Corona had a breakout 2022, hitting .278/.362/.495 with 24 doubles, 19 home runs and 28 stolen bases split between Low-A Fayetteville and High-A Asheville.

Scouting Report: Corona is a well rounded center fielder with an exciting power and speed mix. The changes to Corona's swing allowed him to tap into more of his raw power while sacrificing a minimal amount of contact. A fringe-average contact hitter with above-average approach, Corona manages his swing-and-miss by rarely chasing and aggressively attacking pitches in the zone. His tweaked approach resulted in a 10-degree uptick in his average launch angle on batted balls hit harder than 95 mph. His 90th percentile exit velocity also increased two mph in 2022. A plus runner and aggressive basestealer, Corona's speed translates to all parts of his game. He's a rangy defender in center field capable of covering ground in a hurry, and his average throwing arm allows him to handle an outfield corner when needed.

The Future: Corona is a sneaky breakout candidate with a realistic platoon outfield role in his future.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 45. Power: 50. Run: 60. Field: 55. Arm: 50.

Career Transactions

Houston Astros sent CF Kenedy Corona outright to Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
Sugar Land Space Cowboys activated CF Kenedy Corona.
Sugar Land Space Cowboys activated CF Kenedy Corona.
Houston Astros optioned CF Kenedy Corona to Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
Houston Astros recalled CF Kenedy Corona from Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
Houston Astros optioned CF Kenedy Corona to Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
Houston Astros activated CF Kenedy Corona.
Houston Astros recalled CF Kenedy Corona from Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
Sugar Land Space Cowboys activated OF Kenedy Corona.
OF Kenedy Corona assigned to Sugar Land Space Cowboys from Corpus Christi Hooks.
OF Kenedy Corona assigned to Corpus Christi Hooks from Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
OF Kenedy Corona assigned to Corpus Christi Hooks from Asheville Tourists.
OF Kenedy Corona assigned to Houston Astros.
OF Kenedy Corona roster status changed by Houston Astros.