Kevin John Correia (born August 24, 1980), is an American former professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Philadelphia Phillies.

[citation needed] Correia attended Grossmont Junior College and then transferred to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 2000.

In 2003, Correia became the first player taken in the 2002 MLB draft to reach the major leagues, when he appeared as a relief pitcher on July 10 against the Colorado Rockies.

Going into the 2006 season, Correia competed for the Giants' fifth starter spot with Brad Hennessey and Jamey Wright.

Correia was called up to the Giants in April due to injuries and poor performance by the team's bullpen, and was primarily used in middle relief.

On December 24, 2008, the San Diego Padres signed Correia to a minor league deal.

On September 25, 2009, he allowed six hits and struck out seven batters in a complete game shutout versus the Arizona Diamondbacks; the first of his career.

On May 9, 2010, he was scratched from a start after his younger brother, Trevor, died after falling from a 60-foot cliff while hiking on Santa Cruz Island.

[5] On August 19, 2012, Correia pitched relief, in the Pirates' 6–3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, which lasted 19 innings.

On August 9, 2014, Correia was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for a player to be named later or cash.

On March 9, 2015, Correia signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners with an invitation to spring training.