Bobby Castillo
Born: 4/18/1955 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Died: 6/30/2014 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1977-09-10 | Final Game: 1985-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Robert Ernie Castillo
Biography
Bobby Castillo was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1955, whose career spanned from 1977 to 1985. He made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by the emergence of power hitters and evolving pitching styles. Castillo's tenure in the league was marked by his competitive spirit and consistency on the mound, culminating in a career record of 38 wins and 40 losses. He posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.94, showcasing his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams.
Throughout his career, Castillo struck out 434 batters and recorded 18 saves, reflecting both his versatility as a reliever and his capability as a starting pitcher. He contributed to his teams with a strong work ethic and a reliable presence, making him a valued member of the pitching staff during his time in the league. Castillo's career unfolded during the transitional period of the late 1970s and early 1980s, an era that saw the game evolve in response to changes in player conditioning and strategy. His accomplishments on the mound left an enduring legacy that resonates with baseball historians and fans alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 40 | 250 | 59 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 689.0 | 623 | 302 | 67 | 327 | 434 | 3.94 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | LAD | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3.97 | - |
| 1978 | LAD | NL | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34.0 | 28 | 15 | 33 | 30 | 3.97 | - |
| 1979 | LAD | NL | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 24.3 | 26 | 3 | 13 | 25 | 1.11 | - |
| 1980 | LAD | NL | 8 | 6 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 98.3 | 70 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 2.75 | - |
| 1981 | LAD | NL | 2 | 4 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 50.7 | 50 | 30 | 24 | 35 | 5.33 | - |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 13 | 11 | 40 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 218.7 | 194 | 89 | 85 | 123 | 3.66 | -2516.6 |
| 1983 | MIN | AL | 8 | 12 | 27 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 158.3 | 170 | 84 | 65 | 90 | 4.77 | -1602.8 |
| 1984 | MIN | AL | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 7 | 1.78 | -1070.1 |
| 1985 | LAD | NL | 2 | 2 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.0 | 59 | 41 | 41 | 57 | 5.43 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 252 | 39 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.154 | 0.175 | 0.205 | 0.380 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | LAD | NL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | LAD | NL | 18 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | LAD | NL | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | LAD | NL | 62 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | LAD | NL | 34 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.444 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | MIN | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | MIN | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | LAD | NL | 36 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | NLCS | LAN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1981 | NLCS | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1981 | WS | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 3.68 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | NLCS | LAN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3.38 |
| 1981 | NLCS | LAN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 1981 | WS | LAN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 9.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 250 | 59 | 56 | 86 | 7 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | LAN | P | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | LAN | P | 18 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | LAN | P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | LAN | P | 61 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | LAN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | LAN | P | 34 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | MIN | P | 40 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | MIN | P | 27 | 25 | 13 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | MIN | P | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | LAN | P | 35 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 250 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Valley College | Los Angeles | CA | 1974 |