Carmelo Castillo
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1991)
Carmelo Castillo was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1991 for the Cleveland Guardians and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 10 seasons. In 631 career games, he hit .252 with 383 hits, 55 home runs, and 197 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
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- Died
- 11/15/2015 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
- MLB Debut
- 1982-07-17
- Last Game
- 1991-05-09
Full name: Monte Carmelo Castillo
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 631 | 1,519 | 190 | 383 | 71 | 8 | 55 | 197 | 15 | 90 | 291 | .252 | .298 | .418 | .716 | -194 |
Career AVG .252 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .298 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.
Career SLG .418 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.
Career OPS .716 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CLE | AL | 47 | 120 | 11 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 17 | .208 | .261 (-20%) | .324 (-20%) | .388 (-25%) | .712 (-23%) | -428.4 |
| 1983 | CLE | AL | 23 | 36 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CLE | AL | 87 | 211 | 36 | 55 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 36 | 1 | 21 | 32 | .261 | .259 (avg) | .322 (+2%) | .384 (+21%) | .707 (+12%) | 427.8 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | 67 | 184 | 27 | 45 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 25 | 3 | 11 | 40 | .245 | .257 (-5%) | .323 (-8%) | .390 (+18%) | .714 (+6%) | 170.6 |
| 1986 | CLE | AL | 85 | 205 | 34 | 57 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 32 | 2 | 9 | 48 | .278 | .257 (+8%) | .325 (-5%) | .395 (+11%) | .720 (+4%) | 96.0 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 89 | 220 | 27 | 55 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 31 | 1 | 16 | 52 | .250 | .262 (-5%) | .331 (-11%) | .415 (+15%) | .746 (+4%) | 31.6 |
| 1988 | CLE | AL | 66 | 176 | 12 | 48 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 31 | .273 | .254 (+7%) | .317 (-7%) | .377 (+2%) | .695 (-2%) | -76.3 |
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 94 | 218 | 23 | 56 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 33 | 1 | 15 | 40 | .257 | .254 (+1%) | .319 (-5%) | .375 (+21%) | .694 (+9%) | 266.6 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 64 | 137 | 11 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 23 | .219 | .257 (-15%) | .324 (-26%) | .385 (-36%) | .710 (-31%) | -682.2 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 9 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 631 | 1,519 | 190 | 383 | 71 | 8 | 55 | 197 | 15 | 90 | 291 | .252 | — | — | — | — | -194 | ||
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
View full game log (631 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 319 | 736 | 104 | 210 | 30 | 111 | .285 |
| Away | 312 | 783 | 86 | 173 | 25 | 86 | .221 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-05-09 | MIN | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-05-08 | MIN | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-05-07 | MIN | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-05-02 | MIN | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-04-26 | MIN | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-04-21 | MIN | LAA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-04-17 | MIN | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-04-13 | MIN | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-04-09 | MIN | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-10-03 | MIN | SEA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 380 | 294 | 640 | 16 | 32 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CLE | OF | 43 | 33 | 91 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | CLE | OF | 19 | 10 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | CLE | OF | 70 | 56 | 123 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 1985 | CLE | OF | 51 | 49 | 101 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | CLE | OF | 37 | 31 | 58 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1987 | CLE | OF | 23 | 17 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | CLE | OF | 45 | 35 | 69 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | MIN | OF | 67 | 52 | 119 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | MIN | OF | 21 | 10 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | MIN | OF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 60 |
| Center Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 319 |
| Designated Hitter | 154 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | MIN | AL | $600,000 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | $550,000 |
| 1989 | MIN | AL | $432,500 |
| 1988 | CLE | AL | $310,000 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | $247,500 |
| 1986 | CLE | AL | $177,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,317,500 | ||
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Carmelo Castillo: the record in brief
Carmelo Castillo played a first major league game on July 17, 1982 and a last one on May 9, 1991. The team column moves through the Cleveland Indians (1982 to 1988) and the Minnesota Twins (1989 through 1991). The bio lists Castillo as an outfielder who both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'1" and 185 pounds. The birth record reads June 8, 1958, in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de MacorÃs, D.R. The bio records the death on November 15, 2015, in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R. On the record, Carmelo Castillo was born Monte Carmelo Castillo.
In 631 games and 1,519 at bats, Castillo batted .252 with 383 hits; the totals also include 55 home runs and 197 runs batted in. Castillo got on base at a .298 rate and slugged .418 (.716 OPS). Against a .258 league average for those years, Castillo's .252 average was near the norm. The home run peak was 11 in 1985 with the Cleveland Indians. No season topped the 57 hits of 1986. 1984 brought the most runs batted in, 36.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carmelo Castillo
- What years did Carmelo Castillo play?
- Carmelo Castillo played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1991.
- Was Carmelo Castillo a pitcher?
- No. Carmelo Castillo was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Carmelo Castillo hit?
- Carmelo Castillo hit 55 career home runs with 383 hits.
- What was Carmelo Castillo's career batting average?
- Carmelo Castillo batted .252 over his career, with 383 hits in 1,519 at bats.
- How many RBI did Carmelo Castillo have?
- Carmelo Castillo drove in 197 runs in his career.
- Is Carmelo Castillo in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Carmelo Castillo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.