Luis Castillo
Active Player
Born: 12/12/1992 in Bani, Peravia, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2017-06-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Luis Miguel Castillo
Biography
Luis Castillo, born in 1992, is an active professional baseball player who has made a significant impact as a pitcher since his debut on June 23, 2017. Known for his electric fastball and impressive command on the mound, Castillo currently holds a career record of 84-84 with a 3.55 ERA, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum while amassing a total of 1,493 strikeouts. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a starting pitcher has been pivotal for his teams, and he has earned three All-Star selections, highlighting his status among the elite in the league.
Castillo's career unfolds in an era characterized by high offensive output and advanced analytics, where pitchers are increasingly challenged to adapt and innovate their strategies. His skill set and competitive spirit make him a valuable asset to any rotation, and he continues to contribute to the game with his resilience and performance. As he progresses through the seasons, Castillo remains a prominent figure in baseball, embodying the dedication and talent that define the modern era of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 84 | 243 | 243 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1410.7 | 1208 | 557 | 174 | 453 | 1493 | 3.55 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CIN | NL | 3 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89.3 | 64 | 31 | 32 | 98 | 3.12 | 1406.2 |
| 2018 | CIN | NL | 10 | 12 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 169.7 | 158 | 81 | 49 | 165 | 4.30 | -733.0 |
| 2019 | CIN | NL | 15 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 190.7 | 139 | 72 | 79 | 226 | 3.40 | 4004.8 |
| 2020 | CIN | NL | 4 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 70.0 | 62 | 25 | 24 | 89 | 3.21 | 3203.7 |
| 2021 | CIN | NL | 8 | 16 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 187.7 | 181 | 83 | 75 | 192 | 3.98 | 2508.0 |
| 2022 | CIN | NL | 4 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85.0 | 63 | 27 | 28 | 90 | 2.86 | 1672.5 |
| 2022 | SEA | AL | 4 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.3 | 55 | 23 | 17 | 77 | 3.17 | 1746.1 |
| 2023 | SEA | AL | 14 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 197.0 | 160 | 73 | 56 | 219 | 3.34 | 2682.1 |
| 2024 | SEA | AL | 11 | 12 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 175.3 | 158 | 71 | 47 | 175 | 3.64 | 746.9 |
| 2025 | SEA | AL | 11 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180.7 | 168 | 71 | 46 | 162 | 3.54 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | 200 | 8 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 90 | 0.110 | 0.127 | 0.130 | 0.257 | -1831.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CIN | NL | 15 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.069 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | CIN | NL | 31 | 59 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0.102 | -653.7 |
| 2019 | CIN | NL | 32 | 62 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0.097 | -782.3 |
| 2020 | CIN | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CIN | NL | 33 | 49 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0.163 | -395.7 |
| 2022 | CIN | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | SEA | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | SEA | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | SEA | AL | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ALWC2 | SEA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | ALDS2 | SEA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | NLWC4 | CIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 19.7 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 1.83 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ALDS2 | SEA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3.86 |
| 2022 | ALWC2 | SEA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.00 |
| 2020 | NLWC4 | CIN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1.69 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 211 | 211 | 100 | 114 | 3 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CIN | P | 15 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | CIN | P | 31 | 31 | 18 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | CIN | P | 32 | 32 | 17 | 30 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | CIN | P | 12 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CIN | P | 33 | 33 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 | CIN | P | 14 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | SEA | P | 11 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | SEA | P | 33 | 33 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | SEA | P | 30 | 30 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 211 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Pitcher of the Month | April |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Cy Young Award | AL | 5th | 23.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2017 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 8th | 1.0 | 150 | 0 |