Diego Castillo
Born: 10/28/1997 in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2022-04-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Diego Alejandro Castillo
Biography
Diego Castillo, born in 1997, is a professional baseball player who currently plays as a position player in Major League Baseball. Since making his debut on April 7, 2022, Castillo has become an integral part of his team's roster, showcasing his potential and versatility on the field. Over the course of 101 games, he has recorded 56 hits, including 11 home runs, and has driven in 31 runs. With a batting average of .208, he continues to develop his skills and contribute to his team's efforts in the highly competitive landscape of modern baseball.
As an active player, Castillo is part of a new generation of athletes navigating the game in the post-steroid era, where speed, agility, and tactical play are increasingly emphasized. Although he has recorded only 1 stolen base thus far in his career, his ability to hit for power with 11 home runs indicates his potential for further growth as he gains experience. Castillo's journey in MLB is still unfolding, and he remains a player to watch as he strives to leave his mark on the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 269 | 31 | 56 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 31 | 1 | 16 | 76 | 0.208 | 0.257 | 0.383 | 0.640 | -609.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | PIT | NL | 96 | 262 | 28 | 54 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 29 | 1 | 14 | 75 | 0.206 | -609.5 |
| 2023 | AZ | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | MIN | AL | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 36.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 36.00 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 7 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 2B | 28 | 18 | 39 | 51 | 0 | 12 |
| 3B | 7 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 22 | 18 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 32 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 5 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | PIT | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | PIT | 1B | 7 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 | PIT | 2B | 28 | 18 | 39 | 51 | 0 | 12 |
| 2022 | PIT | 3B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | PIT | SS | 32 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 5 | 10 |
| 2022 | PIT | OF | 22 | 18 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | MIN | 3B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 7 |
| Second Base | 28 |
| Third Base | 7 |
| Shortstop | 32 |
| Right Field | 22 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |