Manny Correa
| IP | 977 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.689 |
| WHIP | 1.399 |
| BB/9 | 2.036 |
| SO/9 | 5.527 |
- Full name Manaurys Correa
- Born 01/05/1989 in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: R / Throws: R
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Organization Prospect Rankings
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Correa's career got off to a strong start, as he dominated Rookie ball in the Dominican Summer League and the Arizona League in 2007 and 2008. Since then, his path through the system has been a slower one. He reached the high Class A California League in 2010, got bombed, then moved to the bullpen full-time in 2011 as he dropped down to the low Class A Midwest League. He returned to the Cal League as a starter in 2012, though at 23 he was a little old for the league. He put together a solid campaign, filling the strike zone with an 88-92 mph fastball that peaks at 94 with some sink from his three-quarters arm slot. He can alter the break on his slider, though it usually has short, cutter-like break and flashes average. He also mixes in a solid splitter with late tumble and an occasional curveball, though it's below-average. He has a good frame, works quickly and pounds the strike zone, averaging just 1.4 walks per nine innings in the Cal League. Correa's bounceback year makes him more intriguing as a potential back-end starter, though he'll have to prove his stuff can work against more advanced hitters. -
Correa has been quite impressive in two years of Rookie ball, going 15-2, 2.82 overall and leading the Arizona League in strikeouts (67 in 58 innings) during his U.S. debut despite being promoted with two weeks left in the season. Extremely projectable at 6-foot-3 and 170 pounds, he already has quality stuff. His four-seam fastball sits at 92-93 mph and his two-seamer has nice armside run. His secondary pitches are a plus slider and an encouraging changeup. He already shows an advanced ability to repeat his delivery and throw strikes. Correa projects as a possible No. 2 starter, though he has yet to be tested by the grind of a full season. He could get that opportunity in 2009, when he could make the leap to low Class A.
Minor League Top Prospects
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Correa was one of the AZL's biggest surprises in his U.S. debut. The lanky Dominican led the league in strikeouts (67 in 58 innings) despite being promoted with two weeks left in the season. At 6-foot-3 and 170 pounds, he has plenty of room to fill out and add more velocity to his 92-93 mph fastball. Correa's most impressive attribute is his ability to control all of his pitches. In addition to his four-seam fastball, he also has a two-seamer with good run, a plus slider and a promising changeup. He has gone 15-2 in two pro seasons and has a ceiling of a No. 2 starter.
