Alberto Castillo

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-2007)

Alberto Castillo was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2007 for 8 teams, including the New York Mets, a span of 13 seasons. In 418 career games, he hit .220 with 226 hits, 12 home runs, and 101 RBI.

AVG (Batting Average):
Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
HR (Home Runs):
Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
RBI (Runs Batted In):
Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.

Data updated

AVG .220
HR 12
RBI 101
H 226
OPS .590
PIV -3,108
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'0" / 184 lb
Born
2/10/1970 in San Juan de la Maguana, San Juan, D.R.
MLB Debut
1995-05-28
Last Game
2007-06-21

Full name: Alberto Terrero Castillo

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Career Batting Statistics

Alberto Castillo — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
418 1,026 98 226 39 2 12 101 3 103 219 .220 .293 .297 .590 -3,108

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career SLG .297 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OPS .590 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Alberto Castillo (b. 1970) Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1995 NYN NL 13 29 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 9 .103 — — — — 0.0
1996 NYN NL 6 11 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 .364 — — — — 0.0
1997 NYN NL 35 59 3 12 1 0 0 7 0 9 16 .203 .266 (-24%) .336 (-10%) .419 (-47%) .756 (-31%) -282.0
1998 NYN NL 38 83 13 17 4 0 2 7 0 9 17 .205 .266 (-23%) .335 (-13%) .420 (-23%) .755 (-18%) -245.9
1999 SLN NL 93 255 21 67 8 0 4 31 0 24 48 .263 .271 (-3%) .344 (-5%) .433 (-21%) .778 (-14%) -600.8
2000 TOR AL 66 185 14 39 7 0 1 16 0 21 36 .211 .270 (-22%) .344 (-17%) .437 (-39%) .782 (-29%) -931.3
2001 TOR AL 66 131 9 26 4 0 1 4 1 7 30 .198 .263 (-25%) .332 (-23%) .426 (-41%) .758 (-33%) -703.5
2002 NYA AL 15 37 3 5 1 1 0 4 0 1 12 .135 — — — — 0.0
2003 SFN NL 11 15 2 3 1 0 1 4 0 0 5 .200 — — — — 0.0
2004 KCA AL 29 89 12 24 6 0 1 11 0 14 10 .270 .266 (+1%) .335 (+9%) .427 (-13%) .762 (-4%) -20.9
2005 KCA AL 34 100 13 21 5 1 1 14 1 12 21 .210 .264 (-21%) .330 (-12%) .418 (-26%) .749 (-20%) -323.5
2005 OAK AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 — — — — -323.5
2007 BAL AL 11 31 5 5 2 0 1 3 0 3 10 .161 — — — — 0.0
Career · 13 seasons 418 1,026 98 226 39 2 12 101 3 103 219 .220 — — — — -3,431

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Alberto Castillo — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home20048955120552.245
Away21853743106749.197

Last 10 Games — Batting

Alberto Castillo — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
2007-06-21 BALSDPW 321001212
2007-06-17 BALAZL 300000000
2007-06-12 BALWASL 200000000
2007-04-24 BALOAKL 200000001
2007-04-22 BALTORW 400000000
2007-04-18 BALTBRW 301100100
2007-04-17 BALTBRL 210000011
2007-04-14 BALKCRW 322100010
2007-04-10 BALDETL 300000002
2007-04-07 BALNYYL 401000003

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Alberto Castillo — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
C 409 320 2292 165 23 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Alberto Castillo — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 NYN C 12 9 66 9 2 0
1996 NYN C 6 4 23 0 0 0
1997 NYN C 34 18 142 8 2 0
1998 NYN C 35 28 193 15 2 3
1999 SLN C 91 74 514 38 5 10
2000 TOR C 66 57 372 31 3 2
2001 TOR C 66 44 324 25 4 0
2002 NYA C 14 12 93 9 1 0
2003 SFN C 10 3 37 2 1 0
2004 KCA C 29 28 199 11 1 0
2005 KCA C 34 32 235 10 2 3
2005 OAK C 1 0 2 0 0 0
2007 BAL C 11 11 92 7 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Alberto Castillo (b. 1970) Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Catcher 409
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Alberto Castillo's recorded salaries total $2,929,000 over 8 seasons, 1995 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Castillo's career ran from 1995 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 1996, 2003, 2004, and 2007.

Alberto Castillo — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
2005 KCA AL $450,000
2002 NYA AL $650,000
2001 TOR AL $725,000
2000 TOR AL $425,000
1999 SLN NL $225,000
1998 NYN NL $192,500
1997 NYN NL $152,500
1995 NYN NL $109,000
Total recorded salary (partial) $2,929,000

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Alberto Castillo (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Chris Stewart
    .230 avg, 9 HR
  2. 97
    Bob Barton
    .226 avg, 9 HR
  3. 89
    Dick Billings
    .227 avg, 16 HR
  4. 88
    Jose Lobaton
    .213 avg, 21 HR
  5. 82
    Steve Swisher
    .216 avg, 20 HR
  6. 78
    Paul Richards
    .227 avg, 15 HR

Alberto Castillo: the record in brief

According to the bio, Alberto Castillo debuted on May 28, 1995 and played a final game on June 21, 2007. By club, Castillo's seasons break down as the New York Mets (1995 to 1998), the St. Louis Cardinals (1999), the Toronto Blue Jays (2000 to 2001), the New York Yankees (2002), the San Francisco Giants (2003), the Kansas City Royals (2004 through 2005), the Oakland Athletics (2005), and the Baltimore Orioles (2007). At 6'0" and 184 pounds, Castillo is listed as a catcher. Castillo both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is February 10, 1970, in San Juan de la Maguana, San Juan, D.R. Alberto Castillo was the playing name; the full given name is Alberto Terrero.

Castillo finished with 226 hits from 1,026 at bats in 418 games, which works out to .220, adding 12 home runs and 101 runs batted in. Castillo got on base at a .293 rate and slugged .297 (.590 OPS). The league as a whole hit .267 across Castillo's seasons, which puts the .220 career mark 17.4% below average. In OPS terms, Castillo's .590 stands 22.4% below the league's .761.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alberto Castillo

What years did Alberto Castillo play?
Alberto Castillo played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2007.
Was Alberto Castillo a pitcher?
No. Alberto Castillo was a position player (Catcher).
How many home runs did Alberto Castillo hit?
Alberto Castillo hit 12 career home runs with 226 hits.
What teams did Alberto Castillo play for?
Alberto Castillo played for 8 teams: the New York Mets (1995–1998), the St. Louis Cardinals (1999), the Toronto Blue Jays (2000–2001), the New York Yankees (2002), the San Francisco Giants (2003), the Kansas City Royals (2004–2005), the Oakland Athletics (2005), and the Baltimore Orioles (2007).
What were Alberto Castillo's career stats?
In 418 games, Alberto Castillo had 226 hits, 12 home runs, 101 RBI, 98 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .220 batting average.
How much did Alberto Castillo earn in his career?
Alberto Castillo's recorded salaries total $2,929,000 over 8 seasons, 1995 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Castillo's career ran from 1995 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 1996, 2003, 2004, and 2007.
What was Alberto Castillo's salary?
Alberto Castillo's last recorded salary was $450,000, in 2005. His highest recorded salary was $725,000, in 2001, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1995. The Salary History table lists each season from 1995 to 2005.
What position did Alberto Castillo play?
Alberto Castillo played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Alberto Castillo and how much did he weigh?
Alberto Castillo was listed at 6 feet and 184 pounds.
How many home runs did Alberto Castillo hit each season?
Alberto Castillo's home runs by season: 0 in 1995, 0 in 1996, 0 in 1997, 2 in 1998, 4 in 1999, 1 in 2000, 1 in 2001, 0 in 2002, 1 in 2003, 1 in 2004, 1 in 2005, and 1 in 2007. His most in one season was 4, in 1999.
What was Alberto Castillo's career batting average?
Alberto Castillo batted .220 over his career, with 226 hits in 1,026 at bats.
How many RBI did Alberto Castillo have?
Alberto Castillo drove in 101 runs in his career.
Is Alberto Castillo in the Hall of Fame?
No. Alberto Castillo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.