Jonathan Correa
| IP | 102 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 2.471 |
| WHIP | 1.186 |
| BB/9 | 3.088 |
| SO/9 | 10.324 |
- Full name Jonathan Correa
- Born 09/13/1990 in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 168 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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It has been a long path to the United States for Correa. Signed in 2008, he was suspended for 50 games at the end of the 2008 season when he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. At the same time, he was diagnosed with a torn elbow ligament that required Tommy John surgery. The suspension and rehab wiped out almost all of his 2009 season, and he showed few ill effects last year as he pitched his way out of the Arizona League to the Pioneer League. Correa's fastball sits at 90-92 mph, touching 94, and shows good life. He also throws a slurvy but effective curveball. His changeup is raw at this point, and he hasn't needed it much yet. Correa has a clean, three-quarters delivery that the Reds have tried to make more over-the-top. Reds officials have been impressed with his work ethic and his receptiveness to instruction. Correa's spring will help determine if he makes the jump to low Class A or heads back to Billings.
Minor League Top Prospects
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Correa spent two years in the Dominican Summer League but worked just 36 innings because he hurt his elbow and had Tommy John surgery. Like his teammate Guillon, he pitched very well coming back from elbow reconstruction, and Correa needed just eight starts to earn a promotion to the Pioneer League. AZL managers liked Correa's three-pitch repertoire and composure on the mound. His fastball usually sits at 90-92 mph and touches 94 with good movement. His hard breaking ball is a cross between a slider and a curveball, and he also has a decent changeup.
