Juan Castillo
Born: 1/25/1962 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1986-04-12 | Final Game: 1989-04-17
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs
Biography
Juan Castillo was a professional baseball player born in 1962, who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 until 1989. His career spanned three seasons, during which he appeared in 199 games as a position player. Castillo was known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his total of 18 stolen bases, a valuable asset during an era when the game emphasized aggressive baserunning.
Throughout his career, Castillo accumulated 101 hits and recorded a batting average of .215. He contributed to his teams with 3 home runs and 38 runs batted in (RBIs). While his offensive statistics may not have placed him among the elite of his time, Castillo's versatility and speed allowed him to carve out a niche in the game, contributing to the dynamics of the teams he played for during the late 1980s. His tenure in the league showcased the evolving strategies of that era, focusing on speed and defense, which were essential components of team success.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 199 | 469 | 60 | 101 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 38 | 18 | 41 | 104 | 0.215 | 0.282 | 0.279 | 0.562 | -1905.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ATL | AL | 26 | 54 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 0.167 | -324.6 |
| 1987 | ATL | AL | 116 | 321 | 44 | 72 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 15 | 33 | 76 | 0.224 | -1099.6 |
| 1988 | ATL | AL | 54 | 90 | 10 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 0.222 | -481.2 |
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 135 | 105 | 233 | 297 | 15 | 69 |
| 3B | 26 | 8 | 4 | 24 | 3 | 3 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 30 | 18 | 24 | 63 | 5 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ML4 | 2B | 17 | 13 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 7 |
| 1986 | ML4 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | ML4 | SS | 4 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 3 |
| 1986 | ML4 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | ML4 | 2B | 97 | 81 | 181 | 219 | 11 | 54 |
| 1987 | ML4 | 3B | 7 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | ML4 | SS | 13 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 0 | 4 |
| 1988 | ML4 | 2B | 18 | 9 | 14 | 41 | 4 | 7 |
| 1988 | ML4 | 3B | 17 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 2 |
| 1988 | ML4 | SS | 13 | 7 | 9 | 24 | 1 | 4 |
| 1988 | ML4 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | ML4 | 2B | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 136 |
| Third Base | 25 |
| Shortstop | 30 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | ML4 | AL | $90,000 |
| 1987 | ML4 | AL | $90,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $180,000 | ||