Pedro Castellano
Born: 3/11/1970 in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1993-05-30 | Final Game: 1996-06-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Pedro Orlando Castellano
Biography
Pedro Castellano was a professional baseball player born in 1970, whose career spanned from 1993 until his retirement in 1996. Primarily known as a position player, Castellano played a total of 51 games in the Major Leagues. He made his debut during a period marked by a surge in offensive play, as teams increasingly sought power-hitting players to capitalize on the evolving dynamics of the game.
Throughout his brief career, Castellano recorded 15 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 9 runs, finishing with a batting average of .161. He also demonstrated some speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base. While his statistics may not reflect the typical prowess expected of a major leaguer, Castellano's journey through the ranks of professional baseball is a testament to the diverse paths athletes take in their pursuit of success in the sport. His time in the league, albeit short, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 93 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 25 | 0.161 | 0.271 | 0.280 | 0.551 | -220.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | COL | NL | 34 | 71 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 0.183 | -220.6 |
| 1995 | COL | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | COL | NL | 13 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 10 | 3 | 37 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| 2B | 7 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 4 |
| 3B | 17 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | COL | 1B | 10 | 3 | 37 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| 1993 | COL | 2B | 4 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | COL | 3B | 13 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | COL | SS | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | COL | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | COL | 2B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | COL | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | COL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 10 |
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 17 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | COL | NL | $120,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $120,000 | ||