John Castino
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979-1984)
John Castino was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1984 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 6 seasons. In 666 career games, he hit .278 with 646 hits, 41 home runs, and 249 RBI. John Castino was a Rookie of the Year. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 675.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1979-04-06
- Last Game
- 1984-05-07
- Awards
- Rookie of the Year
Full name: John Anthony Castino
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 666 | 2,320 | 293 | 646 | 86 | 34 | 41 | 249 | 22 | 177 | 298 | .278 | .329 | .398 | .727 | 675 |
Career AVG .278 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.
Career OBP .329 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .398 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .727 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | MIN | AL | 148 | 393 | 49 | 112 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 52 | 5 | 27 | 72 | .285 | .265 (+7%) | .329 (avg) | .397 (avg) | .727 (avg) | -31.2 |
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 150 | 546 | 67 | 165 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 64 | 7 | 29 | 67 | .302 | .264 (+14%) | .326 (+3%) | .387 (+11%) | .714 (+7%) | 688.6 |
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 101 | 381 | 41 | 102 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 36 | 4 | 18 | 52 | .268 | .255 (+5%) | .320 (-6%) | .368 (+8%) | .688 (+1%) | -51.9 |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 117 | 410 | 48 | 99 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 37 | 2 | 36 | 51 | .241 | .261 (-8%) | .324 (-6%) | .388 (-12%) | .712 (-9%) | -579.3 |
| 1983 | MIN | AL | 142 | 563 | 83 | 156 | 30 | 4 | 11 | 57 | 4 | 62 | 54 | .277 | .260 (+6%) | .324 (+7%) | .389 (+4%) | .714 (+5%) | 649.1 |
| 1984 | MIN | AL | 8 | 27 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | .444 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 666 | 2,320 | 293 | 646 | 86 | 34 | 41 | 249 | 22 | 177 | 298 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 675 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (666 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 338 | 1161 | 162 | 339 | 20 | 136 | .292 |
| Away | 328 | 1159 | 131 | 307 | 21 | 113 | .265 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-05-07 | MIN | LAA | W | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-05-06 | MIN | OAK | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-05-05 | MIN | OAK | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-05-04 | MIN | OAK | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984-05-03 | MIN | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-05-02 | MIN | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-05-01 | MIN | SEA | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-04-29 | MIN | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-10-02 | MIN | TOR | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-10-01 | MIN | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 232 | 221 | 504 | 646 | 10 | 162 |
| 3B | 416 | 373 | 324 | 927 | 43 | 97 |
| OF | 6 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 23 | 13 | 29 | 64 | 5 | 17 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | MIN | 3B | 143 | 106 | 85 | 277 | 14 | 31 |
| 1979 | MIN | SS | 5 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| 1980 | MIN | 3B | 138 | 135 | 105 | 340 | 18 | 34 |
| 1980 | MIN | SS | 18 | 11 | 23 | 55 | 4 | 14 |
| 1981 | MIN | 2B | 4 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 5 |
| 1981 | MIN | 3B | 98 | 97 | 86 | 224 | 8 | 24 |
| 1982 | MIN | 2B | 96 | 86 | 193 | 228 | 2 | 63 |
| 1982 | MIN | 3B | 21 | 20 | 25 | 50 | 2 | 6 |
| 1982 | MIN | OF | 6 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | MIN | 2B | 132 | 132 | 301 | 406 | 7 | 94 |
| 1983 | MIN | 3B | 8 | 7 | 15 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | MIN | 3B | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 232 |
| Third Base | 416 |
| Shortstop | 23 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Rookie of the Year |
Salary History
John Castino's recorded salaries total $550,000 over 1 season, in 1985. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Castino's career ran from 1979 to 1984. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | MIN | AL | $550,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $550,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollins College | Winter Park | FL | 1974, 1975, 1976 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 1st | 7.0 | 28 | 7 |
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John Castino: the record in brief
John Castino played a first major league game on April 6, 1979 and a last one on May 7, 1984. All of the seasons listed were played for the Minnesota Twins. Castino, born on October 23, 1954, in Evanston, IL, USA, is listed as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds. The bio lists the given name John Anthony.
Across 666 games at the plate, Castino's career line reads 646 hits in 2,320 at bats for a .278 average, adding 41 home runs, 249 RBI, and 22 stolen bases. Castino's career OPS of .727 combines a .329 on-base mark with .398 slugging. Measured against the leagues Castino played in, the .278 career average compares with a .262 league average over the same seasons, 6.4% above the league. No season beat the 13 home runs Castino hit in 1980. 1980 produced Castino's most hits, 165 of them for the Minnesota Twins.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Castino
- What years did John Castino play?
- John Castino played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1984.
- Was John Castino a pitcher?
- No. John Castino was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did John Castino hit?
- John Castino hit 41 career home runs with 646 hits.
- What teams did John Castino play for?
- John Castino played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (1979–1984).
- Did John Castino win an MVP award?
- No. John Castino did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did John Castino win?
- John Castino won the Rookie of the Year award (1979).
- What were John Castino's career stats?
- In 666 games, John Castino had 646 hits, 41 home runs, 249 RBI, 293 runs, and 22 stolen bases, with a .278 batting average.
- How much did John Castino earn in his career?
- John Castino's recorded salaries total $550,000 over 1 season, in 1985. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Castino's career ran from 1979 to 1984. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was John Castino's salary?
- John Castino's recorded salary was $550,000 in 1985.
- What position did John Castino play?
- John Castino played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was John Castino and how much did he weigh?
- John Castino was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did John Castino hit each season?
- John Castino's home runs by season: 5 in 1979, 13 in 1980, 6 in 1981, 6 in 1982, 11 in 1983, and 0 in 1984. His most in one season was 13, in 1980.
- What was John Castino's career batting average?
- John Castino batted .278 over his career, with 646 hits in 2,320 at bats.
- How many RBI did John Castino have?
- John Castino drove in 249 runs in his career.