Jose Castillo
Born: 3/19/1981 in Las Mercedes, Guárico, Venezuela
Died: 12/6/2018 in La Morita, Yaracuy, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2004-04-07 | Final Game: 2008-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Jose Rondon Castillo
Biography
Jose Castillo, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player who made a mark in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2008. Primarily serving as a position player, he showcased his talents over the course of 592 games. Castillo played with determination and versatility, accumulating 487 hits and 39 home runs, while driving in 218 RBIs during his career. He finished with a batting average of .254 and demonstrated agility on the base paths with 13 stolen bases.
Castillo played during a time when the game was experiencing a shift, with an increased focus on offensive production and power hitting. Though he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were notable, reflecting the competitive spirit of players who were part of the burgeoning modern era of baseball. His career, while brief, left an impression as he navigated the challenges of a professional athlete during this dynamic period in the sport's history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 592 | 1918 | 211 | 487 | 103 | 10 | 39 | 218 | 13 | 111 | 378 | 0.254 | 0.296 | 0.379 | 0.675 | -4512.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 129 | 383 | 44 | 98 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 39 | 3 | 23 | 92 | 0.256 | -1035.4 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 101 | 370 | 49 | 99 | 16 | 3 | 11 | 53 | 2 | 23 | 59 | 0.268 | -337.3 |
| 2006 | PIT | NL | 148 | 518 | 54 | 131 | 25 | 0 | 14 | 65 | 6 | 32 | 98 | 0.253 | -1322.4 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | 87 | 221 | 18 | 54 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 | 48 | 0.244 | -915.5 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | 15 | 32 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.281 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SFG | NL | 112 | 394 | 42 | 96 | 28 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 2 | 25 | 71 | 0.244 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 400 | 365 | 869 | 974 | 46 | 293 |
| 3B | 144 | 124 | 76 | 260 | 19 | 20 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 14 | 7 | 16 | 21 | 1 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PIT | 2B | 123 | 105 | 230 | 301 | 11 | 81 |
| 2004 | PIT | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | PIT | 2B | 100 | 99 | 237 | 279 | 12 | 93 |
| 2006 | PIT | 2B | 145 | 141 | 344 | 350 | 18 | 106 |
| 2007 | PIT | 2B | 20 | 13 | 45 | 25 | 4 | 11 |
| 2007 | PIT | 3B | 34 | 27 | 23 | 83 | 4 | 6 |
| 2007 | PIT | SS | 8 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| 2007 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | HOU | 2B | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | HOU | 3B | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | SFN | 2B | 9 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | SFN | 3B | 103 | 90 | 47 | 166 | 15 | 14 |
| 2008 | SFN | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 400 |
| Third Base | 144 |
| Shortstop | 14 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Player of the Week | Week of 2006-06-03 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SFN | NL | $650,000 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | $1,900,000 |
| 2006 | PIT | NL | $348,000 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | $327,000 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,525,000 | ||