Frank Castillo
Born: 4/1/1969 in El Paso, TX, USA
Died: 7/28/2013 in Bartlett Lake, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-06-27 | Final Game: 2005-05-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Frank Anthony Castillo
Biography
Frank Castillo was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1969, who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2005. Over the course of his career, he showcased his skills with a unique blend of power and finesse, becoming known for his ability to strike out batters. Castillo finished his career with a record of 82-104 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.56, amassing a total of 1,101 strikeouts. He also recorded 2 saves during his time in the league, demonstrating versatility on the mound.
Castillo played during a transformative era in baseball, witnessing the evolution of the game during the 1990s and early 2000s. His career spanned multiple teams, and his contributions were felt in various rotations, where he often served as a reliable option for his managers. While he may not have reached the pinnacle of fame, Castillo's tenacity and work ethic left a lasting impression on teammates and fans alike. His journey through the league exemplified the dedication of a player who remained passionate about the game until his retirement on May 26, 2005.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 104 | 297 | 268 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1595.3 | 1660 | 809 | 190 | 506 | 1101 | 4.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHC | NL | 6 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 111.7 | 107 | 54 | 33 | 73 | 4.35 | - |
| 1992 | CHC | NL | 10 | 11 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 205.3 | 179 | 79 | 63 | 135 | 3.46 | - |
| 1993 | CHC | NL | 5 | 8 | 29 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 141.3 | 162 | 76 | 39 | 84 | 4.84 | - |
| 1994 | CHC | NL | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 25 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 4.30 | - |
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 11 | 10 | 29 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 188.0 | 179 | 67 | 52 | 135 | 3.21 | - |
| 1996 | CHC | NL | 7 | 16 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 182.3 | 209 | 107 | 46 | 139 | 5.28 | - |
| 1997 | CHC | NL | 6 | 9 | 20 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 98.0 | 113 | 59 | 44 | 67 | 5.42 | - |
| 1997 | COL | NL | 6 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.3 | 107 | 52 | 25 | 59 | 5.42 | -1691.3 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | 3 | 9 | 27 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 116.0 | 150 | 88 | 44 | 81 | 6.83 | -1435.2 |
| 2000 | TOR | AL | 10 | 5 | 25 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 138.0 | 112 | 55 | 56 | 104 | 3.59 | 428.9 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | 10 | 9 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 136.7 | 138 | 64 | 35 | 89 | 4.21 | 1619.6 |
| 2002 | BOS | AL | 6 | 15 | 36 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 163.3 | 174 | 92 | 58 | 112 | 5.07 | -78.9 |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | MIA | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10.38 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | 338 | 7 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 111 | 0.109 | 0.142 | 0.109 | 0.252 | -2151.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHC | NL | 18 | 35 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CHC | NL | 33 | 65 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0.092 | -720.4 |
| 1993 | CHC | NL | 29 | 43 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.163 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CHC | NL | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 29 | 59 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0.102 | -690.4 |
| 1996 | CHC | NL | 33 | 57 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.088 | -740.4 |
| 1997 | CHC | NL | 20 | 33 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.152 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | COL | NL | 14 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.080 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | TOR | AL | 25 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | BOS | AL | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | MIA | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 297 | 268 | 102 | 217 | 11 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHN | P | 18 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | CHN | P | 33 | 33 | 10 | 28 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | CHN | P | 29 | 25 | 7 | 34 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | CHN | P | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | CHN | P | 29 | 29 | 11 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | CHN | P | 33 | 33 | 18 | 23 | 3 | 2 |
| 1997 | CHN | P | 20 | 19 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | COL | P | 14 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | DET | P | 27 | 19 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | TOR | P | 25 | 24 | 8 | 19 | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 | BOS | P | 26 | 26 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | BOS | P | 36 | 23 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | BOS | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | FLO | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 297 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | BOS | AL | $2,250,000 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | $2,250,000 |
| 2000 | TOR | AL | $375,000 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | $1,750,000 |
| 1997 | CHN | NL | $1,740,000 |
| 1996 | CHN | NL | $1,600,000 |
| 1995 | CHN | NL | $250,000 |
| 1994 | CHN | NL | $225,000 |
| 1993 | CHN | NL | $250,000 |
| 1992 | CHN | NL | $150,000 |
| 1990 | CHN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $10,940,000 | ||