Kevin Correia is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on August 24, 1980, in San Diego, California, and attended Grossmont High School in El Cajon, California. After high school, Correia was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the fourth round of the 2002 MLB draft.
Correia made his MLB debut with the Giants in 2003 and spent four seasons with the team. During his time with the Giants, he was primarily used as a relief pitcher and had a 3.75 ERA in 157 appearances. In 2007, Correia signed with the San Diego Padres as a free agent and spent two seasons with the team. He had a 4.54 ERA in 70 appearances with the Padres.
In 2009, Correia signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates and spent two seasons with the team. He had a 4.49 ERA in 63 appearances with the Pirates. In 2011, Correia signed with the Minnesota Twins and had a career-best season. He had a 4.21 ERA in 26 starts and was named the Twins' Pitcher of the Year.
After his successful season with the Twins, Correia signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2014 but struggled with the team. He had a 8.03 ERA in 12 appearances with the Dodgers. Correia finished his career with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2015, where he had a 3.60 ERA in 23 appearances.
Overall, Correia had a career record of 76-95 with a 4.59 ERA in 383 appearances. He was primarily used as a starting pitcher but also had success as a relief pitcher. Correia was known for his durability and consistency, as he pitched over 1,500 innings during his career.
After retiring from baseball, Correia returned to San Diego and became a high school baseball coach. He also started a baseball training program for young players called Correia Baseball Academy.
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