Marty Castillo, baseball player, 1981-1985

Marty Castillo

Born: 1/16/1957 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-08-19 | Final Game: 1985-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Martin Horace Castillo

Biography

Marty Castillo was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily during the 1980s. Born in 1957, Castillo made his debut in the league on August 19, 1981, and concluded his playing career on October 5, 1985. As a position player, he participated in 201 games over the course of his career, showcasing his versatility on the field. Throughout his time in the majors, Castillo recorded 67 hits, including 8 home runs, and accumulated 32 RBIs. He finished his career with a batting average of .19 and stole 3 bases. While his offensive statistics may not have placed him among the game's elite, Castillo contributed to his teams with his defensive skills and work ethic, embodying the grit and determination characteristic of players from his era. His journey through the league reflects the challenges and dynamics of baseball during the transitional period of the 1980s, a time marked by evolving playing styles and strategies.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
201 352 31 67 11 2 8 32 3 19 76 0.190 0.231 0.301 0.532 -1530.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 17 2 5 0 0 1 4 2 4 0.294

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1984 WS DET 3 9 2 3 0 0 1 2 2 1 0.333
1984 ALCS DET 3 8 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 3 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 120 51 56 121 4 11
C 80 52 306 24 8 3
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 80
First Base 1
Third Base 120
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1985 DET AL $76,000
Total Career Earnings $76,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Fullerton College Fullerton CA 1976
Santa Ana College Santa Ana CA 1976, 1977
Chapman University Orange CA 1978