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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | DET | AL | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | DET | AL | 67 | 119 | 10 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 0.193 | -592.1 |
| 1984 | DET | AL | 70 | 141 | 16 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 33 | 0.234 | -167.6 |
| 1985 | DET | AL | 57 | 84 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.119 | -770.6 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | DET | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | DET | 3B | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 1981 | DET | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | DET | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | DET | C | 10 | 5 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | DET | 3B | 58 | 30 | 35 | 68 | 1 | 6 |
| 1984 | DET | C | 36 | 28 | 149 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
| 1984 | DET | 3B | 33 | 14 | 12 | 26 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | DET | C | 32 | 19 | 117 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | DET | 3B | 25 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
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 |