Bernie Castro
Born: 7/14/1979 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2005-09-01 | Final Game: 2006-10-01
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Bernabel Castro
Biography
Bernie Castro was a professional baseball player born in 1979, who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2006. Primarily serving as a position player, Castro made his mark during a brief but impactful career that spanned 66 games. He was known for his speed on the bases, accumulating 13 stolen bases, which highlighted his aggressive playing style and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Throughout his career, Castro recorded 48 hits and finished with a batting average of .253. He contributed 17 runs batted in, demonstrating his role as a reliable support player within the lineup. Despite not hitting any home runs, Castro's presence on the field and his ability to generate offense in other ways underscored his value to the teams he played for during the mid-2000s, a period characterized by a focus on offensive power and athleticism in the game. After his retirement, Castro's contributions to the sport were remembered as part of the rich tapestry of players who helped shape the game during that era.
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 | 0.253 | 0.317 | 0.316 | 0.633 | -538.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | BAL | AL | 24 | 80 | 14 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 0.287 | -44.9 |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 42 | 110 | 18 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 0.227 | -494.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 40 | 35 | 82 | 89 | 5 | 20 |
| OF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | BAL | 2B | 11 | 11 | 17 | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| 2005 | BAL | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | WAS | 2B | 29 | 24 | 65 | 58 | 2 | 13 |
| 2006 | WAS | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 40 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |