Kenedy Corona joined the Astros system by way of trade, coming over with Blake Taylor in exchange for longtime outfielder Jake Marisnick after the 2019 season. He was 19 at the time and had enjoyed strong statistical performance across three rookie levels that season, totaling a .301/.398/.470 slash with 5 bombs and 19 steals in 24 attempts. Scouts who had seen him at that point were intrigued by his power/speed combo out of a smaller frame, but his approach was a bit more raw than the surface numbers suggest. He, like all other prospects, lost the following season to the pandemic, but would be sent out for his full season debut at the start of 2021.
Taking Stock - Kenedy Corona
