Career Timeline of Kai Correa: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 14, 2025

Discover the career path of Kai Correa, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Kainoa "Kai" Correa is an American professional baseball coach currently with the Cleveland Guardians. Previously, he was the bench coach for the San Francisco Giants and stepped in as their interim manager for the final three games of the 2023 season following Gabe Kapler's dismissal. Correa played college baseball at the University of Puget Sound, marking the start of his career in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2007: College Baseball at University of Puget Sound

In 2007, Kainoa Correa began playing college baseball as an infielder for the University of Puget Sound.

2010: Graduation and End of College Baseball

In 2010, Kainoa Correa graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a degree in U.S. History, marking the end of his four years playing college baseball.

2010: Joins Puget Sound Coaching Staff

In 2010, Kainoa Correa joined the Puget Sound coaching staff after graduating.

2011: Puget Sound Assistant Coach

In 2011, Kainoa Correa was an assistant coach at Puget Sound.

2013: Puget Sound Coaching Roles

In 2013, Kainoa Correa continued in his coaching roles at Puget Sound, including head assistant coach, recruiting coordinator, and infield coach.

2014: End of Puget Sound Coaching Tenure

The 2013-2014 season marked the end of Kainoa Correa's time with the Puget Sound coaching staff.

2018: Joins Cleveland Indians Organization

In 2018, Kainoa Correa joined the Cleveland Indians organization as the AZL Indians infield coach.

2019: Indians Short-Season Defensive Coordinator

In 2019, Kainoa Correa served as the Indians short-season defensive coordinator.

2020: Joins San Francisco Giants Coaching Staff

In 2020, Kainoa Correa joined the San Francisco Giants coaching staff as their bench coach and infield instructor.

September 29, 2023: Named Interim Manager for Giants

On September 29, 2023, the Giants fired manager Gabe Kapler and named Kainoa Correa interim manager for the final three games of the 2023 season.

November 27, 2023: Hired by Cleveland Guardians

On November 27, 2023, the Cleveland Guardians hired Kainoa Correa to be their major league field coordinator.

2023: Interim Manager for the Giants

In 2023, Kainoa Correa served as the interim manager for the San Francisco Giants' final three games of the season, after the dismissal of manager Gabe Kapler.

November 13, 2024: Promotion to Director of Defense, Baserunning, & Game Strategy

On November 13, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians promoted Kainoa Correa to be their director of defense, baserunning, & game strategy in addition to major league field coordinator.