Kenedy Corona

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Houston Astros #9 prospect in 2024
  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
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  Ranked Houston Astros #14 prospect in 2023
  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.

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  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.
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  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.