Bernie Castro
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2006)
Bernie Castro was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2006 for the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Nationals, a span of 2 seasons. In 66 career games, he hit .253 with 48 hits and 17 RBI.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-09-01
- Last Game
- 2006-10-01
Full name: Bernabel Castro
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 190 | 32 | 48 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 28 | .253 | .317 | .316 | .633 | -501 |
Career AVG .253 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.
Career OBP .317 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .316 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.
Career OPS .633 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 16.6% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | BAL | AL | 24 | 80 | 14 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | .287 | .264 (+9%) | .330 (+9%) | .418 (-16%) | .749 (-5%) | -43.0 |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 42 | 110 | 18 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 18 | .227 | .269 (-16%) | .336 (-15%) | .431 (-33%) | .768 (-25%) | -458.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 66 | 190 | 32 | 48 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 28 | .253 | — | — | — | — | -501 | ||
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 (66 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 113 | 18 | 29 | 0 | 8 | .257 |
| Away | 32 | 77 | 14 | 19 | 0 | 9 | .247 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-10-01 | WAS | NYN | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-09-30 | WAS | NYN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-09-29 | WAS | NYN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-09-28 | WAS | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-27 | WAS | PHI | L | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006-09-26 | WAS | PHI | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-09-25 | WAS | NYN | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006-09-24 | WAS | NYN | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006-09-23 | WAS | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-22 | WAS | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 40 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
Bernie Castro: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bernie Castro debuted on September 1, 2005 and played a final game on October 1, 2006. Club by club, the record runs the Baltimore Orioles (2005) and the Washington Nationals (2006). Born on July 14, 1979, in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R., Castro is listed as a second baseman and switch-hit and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds. Bernie Castro was the playing name; the full given name is Bernabel.
The batting record for Castro: 66 games, 48 hits in 190 at bats, and a .253 average, along with 17 RBI. Reaching base at a .317 clip and slugging .316, Castro finished with a .633 OPS. Measured against the leagues Castro played in, the .253 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 5.4% below the league. In OPS terms, Castro's .633 stands 16.6% below the league's .759. The hits column peaks at 25, in 2006. In 2005, a season of regular play, Castro hit .287 while the league hit .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bernie Castro
- What years did Bernie Castro play?
- Bernie Castro played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2006.
- Was Bernie Castro a pitcher?
- No. Bernie Castro was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bernie Castro hit?
- Bernie Castro hit 0 career home runs with 48 hits.
- What teams did Bernie Castro play for?
- Bernie Castro played for 2 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (2005) and the Washington Nationals (2006).
- What were Bernie Castro's career stats?
- In 66 games, Bernie Castro had 48 hits, 17 RBI, 32 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .253 batting average.
- What position did Bernie Castro play?
- Bernie Castro played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bernie Castro and how much did he weigh?
- Bernie Castro was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Bernie Castro's career batting average?
- Bernie Castro batted .253 over his career, with 48 hits in 190 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bernie Castro have?
- Bernie Castro drove in 17 runs in his career.
- Is Bernie Castro in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bernie Castro has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.