Nick Castellanos
Active Player
Born: 3/4/1992 in Davie, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-09-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 203 lbs
Full name: Nicholas Alexander Castellanos
Biography
Nick Castellanos is an active Major League Baseball player, born in 1992, who has made a significant impact since his debut in 2013. Known for his powerful bat and keen hitting ability, Castellanos has played in 1,688 games, amassing 1,742 hits, 250 home runs, and 920 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .272. His offensive prowess is complemented by his agility on the base paths, as evidenced by his 42 stolen bases. Over the course of his career, he has been recognized as an All-Star twice, highlighting his status as one of the premier position players in the league.
Castellanos's playing style is characterized by a combination of power and contact hitting, making him a formidable presence in the lineup. His ability to drive in runs and consistently reach base has positioned him as a vital contributor to his teams. As he continues to play at a high level, Castellanos remains a key figure in the current era of baseball, where offensive production and versatility are highly valued. His ongoing career not only reflects personal achievements but also contributes to the evolving narrative of the game in the modern era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1688 | 6412 | 827 | 1742 | 399 | 43 | 250 | 920 | 42 | 432 | 1617 | 0.272 | 0.321 | 0.464 | 0.785 | 8906.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | DET | AL | 11 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | DET | AL | 148 | 533 | 50 | 138 | 31 | 4 | 11 | 66 | 2 | 36 | 140 | 0.259 | -132.1 |
| 2015 | DET | AL | 154 | 549 | 42 | 140 | 33 | 6 | 15 | 73 | 0 | 39 | 152 | 0.255 | -160.8 |
| 2016 | DET | AL | 110 | 411 | 54 | 117 | 25 | 4 | 18 | 58 | 1 | 28 | 111 | 0.285 | 831.0 |
| 2017 | DET | AL | 157 | 614 | 73 | 167 | 36 | 10 | 26 | 101 | 4 | 41 | 142 | 0.272 | 807.8 |
| 2018 | DET | AL | 157 | 620 | 88 | 185 | 46 | 5 | 23 | 89 | 2 | 49 | 151 | 0.298 | 2132.7 |
| 2019 | CHC | NL | 51 | 212 | 43 | 68 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 36 | 0 | 10 | 47 | 0.321 | 1142.0 |
| 2019 | DET | AL | 100 | 403 | 57 | 110 | 37 | 3 | 11 | 37 | 2 | 31 | 96 | 0.273 | 1142.0 |
| 2020 | CIN | NL | 60 | 218 | 37 | 49 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 34 | 0 | 19 | 69 | 0.225 | 166.9 |
| 2021 | CIN | NL | 138 | 531 | 95 | 164 | 38 | 1 | 34 | 100 | 3 | 41 | 121 | 0.309 | 2930.8 |
| 2022 | PHI | NL | 136 | 524 | 56 | 138 | 27 | 0 | 13 | 62 | 7 | 29 | 130 | 0.263 | -233.7 |
| 2023 | PHI | NL | 157 | 626 | 79 | 170 | 37 | 2 | 29 | 106 | 11 | 36 | 185 | 0.272 | 705.6 |
| 2024 | PHI | NL | 162 | 606 | 80 | 154 | 30 | 4 | 23 | 86 | 6 | 41 | 139 | 0.254 | 456.2 |
| 2025 | PHI | NL | 147 | 547 | 72 | 137 | 27 | 2 | 17 | 72 | 4 | 32 | 133 | 0.250 | 0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 149 | 18 | 33 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 9 | 40 | 0.221 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NLDS1 | PHI | 4 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.412 |
| 2023 | NLCS | PHI | 7 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0.042 |
| 2023 | NLDS1 | PHI | 4 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0.467 |
| 2023 | NLWC2 | PHI | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 |
| 2022 | NLWC2 | PHI | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2022 | WS | PHI | 6 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0.125 |
| 2022 | NLCS | PHI | 5 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.222 |
| 2022 | NLDS1 | PHI | 4 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0.312 |
| 2020 | NLWC4 | CIN | 2 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.300 |
| 2014 | ALDS2 | DET | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.100 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 527 | 518 | 310 | 847 | 54 | 82 |
| OF | 933 | 925 | 1650 | 45 | 14 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | DET | OF | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | DET | 3B | 145 | 141 | 75 | 212 | 15 | 22 |
| 2015 | DET | 3B | 145 | 142 | 92 | 249 | 12 | 27 |
| 2016 | DET | 3B | 108 | 107 | 66 | 184 | 9 | 12 |
| 2017 | DET | 3B | 129 | 128 | 77 | 202 | 18 | 21 |
| 2017 | DET | OF | 21 | 20 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | DET | OF | 142 | 142 | 287 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | CHN | OF | 51 | 51 | 89 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | DET | OF | 89 | 89 | 200 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | CIN | OF | 57 | 57 | 78 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | CIN | OF | 136 | 135 | 226 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | PHI | OF | 123 | 122 | 222 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | PHI | OF | 148 | 148 | 254 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | PHI | OF | 157 | 157 | 263 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 527 |
| Left Field | 23 |
| Right Field | 918 |
| Designated Hitter | 69 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | OF |
| 2021 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | OF |
| 2021 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 2020 | Player of the Week | Week of 2020-08-01 |
| 2018 | Player of the Week | Week of 2018-08-18 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DET | AL | $536,500 |
| 2015 | DET | AL | $525,000 |
| 2014 | DET | AL | $500,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,561,500 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 23th | 1.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2021 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 12th | 24.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2014 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 8th | 1.0 | 150 | 0 |