Jose Castillo, baseball player, 2004-2008

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

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

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