Juan Castillo, baseball player, 1986-1989

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

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

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