Ed Correa
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985-1987)
Ed Correa was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1987 for the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers, a span of 3 seasons. Across 52 career appearances, he went 16-19 with a 5.16 ERA and 260 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 192 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-09-18
- Last Game
- 1987-07-05
Full name: Edwin Josue Correa
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | CHA | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.1 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 6.97 | 3.89 (-79%) | -662.6 |
| 1986 | TEX | AL | 12 | 14 | 32 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 202.1 | 167 | 95 | 126 | 189 | 4.23 | 3.97 (-6%) | 1018.2 |
| 1987 | TEX | AL | 3 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.0 | 83 | 59 | 52 | 61 | 7.59 | 4.29 (-77%) | -4185.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 16 | 19 | 52 | 48 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 282.2 | 261 | 162 | 189 | 260 | 5.16 | — | -3,830 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | CHA | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | TEX | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | TEX | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (104 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 120.2 | 110 | 68 | 64 | 127 | 5.07 |
| Away | 30 | 162.0 | 151 | 94 | 125 | 133 | 5.22 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-05 | TEX | NYY | — | 3.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987-06-27 | TEX | MIN | W | 5.0 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 1987-06-21 | TEX | OAK | W | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 1987-06-13 | TEX | OAK | — | 4.1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 1987-06-07 | TEX | MIN | — | 4.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| 1987-05-31 | TEX | KCR | — | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987-05-25 | TEX | DET | L | 1.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987-05-19 | TEX | DET | — | 3.2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 1987-05-14 | TEX | NYY | L | 3.1 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 1987-05-09 | TEX | TOR | L | 1.2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 52 |
Salary History
Ed Correa's recorded salaries total $322,500 over 3 seasons, 1986 to 1989. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Correa's career ran from 1985 to 1987. No salary is recorded for 1985 and 1987.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | TEX | AL | $130,000 |
| 1988 | TEX | AL | $130,000 |
| 1986 | TEX | AL | $62,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $322,500 | ||
Ed Correa: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ed Correa debuted on September 18, 1985 and played a final game on July 5, 1987. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago White Sox (1985) and the Texas Rangers (1986 to 1987). At 192 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame, Correa is listed as a pitcher. Correa batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Correa was born on April 29, 1966, in Hato Rey, P.R. The given name on file is Edwin Josue Correa.
Correa's career pitching line is 16 wins, 19 losses and a 5.16 ERA over 52 appearances. The totals include 260 strikeouts. Against a 4.05 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.16 mark was 27.3% worse. Correa won 12 games in 1986, the most of any season listed. In 1986, one of the busiest seasons, Correa posted a 4.23 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.97.
The salary table's largest figure is $130,000 in 1988, and the listed salaries total $322,500. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Correa's career ran from 1985 to 1987. No salary is recorded for 1985 and 1987. Retrosheet box scores cover 104 of Correa's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 52 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 25 putouts and 43 assists against 6 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Correa
- What years did Ed Correa play?
- Ed Correa played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1987.
- Was Ed Correa a pitcher?
- Yes. Ed Correa pitched in the major leagues, recording 16 wins and 260 strikeouts.
- What teams did Ed Correa play for?
- Ed Correa played for 2 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1985) and the Texas Rangers (1986–1987).
- What were Ed Correa's career stats?
- In 52 games, Ed Correa went 16-19 with a 5.16 ERA, 260 strikeouts, and 282.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Ed Correa earn in his career?
- Ed Correa's recorded salaries total $322,500 over 3 seasons, 1986 to 1989. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Correa's career ran from 1985 to 1987. No salary is recorded for 1985 and 1987.
- What was Ed Correa's salary?
- Ed Correa's last recorded salary was $130,000, in 1989. His highest recorded salary was $130,000, in 1988, and his lowest was $62,500, in 1986. The Salary History table lists each season from 1986 to 1989.
- What position did Ed Correa play?
- Ed Correa played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ed Correa and how much did he weigh?
- Ed Correa was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 192 pounds.
- What was Ed Correa's career ERA?
- Ed Correa finished with a 5.16 career ERA, going 16-19 with 260 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ed Correa have?
- Ed Correa recorded 260 career strikeouts.
- Is Ed Correa in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Correa has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.