Alberto Castillo
Born: 2/10/1970 in San Juan de la Maguana, San Juan, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1995-05-28 | Final Game: 2007-06-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 184 lbs
Full name: Alberto Terrero Castillo
Biography
Alberto Castillo, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1995 to 2007. Primarily serving as a position player, Castillo made a notable impact during his time in Major League Baseball, appearing in a total of 418 games. Over the course of his career, he recorded 226 hits, 12 home runs, and drove in 101 runs, finishing with a batting average of .220. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some contemporaries, Castillo was known for his versatility on the field and contributed to the teams he played for, including the New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, and the San Francisco Giants.
Playing in a transitional era of baseball, Castillo navigated through the late 1990s and early 2000s, a time characterized by the increasing influence of power hitters and a changing approach to the game. Though he may not have been a household name, his dedication to the sport and ability to perform in various roles on the roster highlighted his commitment to his teams. Castillo retired from professional baseball in 2007, leaving behind a legacy as a dependable player who contributed to his teams' successes during his tenure in the league.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 418 | 1026 | 98 | 226 | 39 | 2 | 12 | 101 | 3 | 103 | 219 | 0.220 | 0.293 | 0.297 | 0.590 | -3468.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 13 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 6 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.364 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | NYN | NL | 35 | 59 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 0.203 | -300.2 |
| 1998 | NYN | NL | 38 | 83 | 13 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 0.205 | -263.2 |
| 1999 | STL | NL | 93 | 255 | 21 | 67 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 0 | 24 | 48 | 0.263 | -704.2 |
| 2000 | TOR | AL | 66 | 185 | 14 | 39 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 36 | 0.211 | -1045.2 |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | 66 | 131 | 9 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 30 | 0.198 | -789.5 |
| 2002 | NYY | AL | 15 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.135 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SFG | NL | 11 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | KCR | AL | 29 | 89 | 12 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 0.270 | -22.0 |
| 2005 | KCR | AL | 34 | 100 | 13 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 21 | 0.210 | -343.8 |
| 2005 | OAK | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | -343.8 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 11 | 31 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.161 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 409 | 320 | 2292 | 165 | 23 | 19 |
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 | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 409 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
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 Career Earnings | $2,929,000 | ||