Bill Castro
Born: 3/29/1952 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1974-08-20 | Final Game: 1983-06-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: William Radhames Castro
Biography
Bill Castro, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball from 1974 until his retirement in 1983. Throughout his career, Castro was known for his effective pitching style and ability to perform under pressure. He finished his career with a record of 31-26 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.33, showcasing his consistency on the mound. His strikeout total reached 203, and he secured 45 saves, underlining his proficiency as both a starting and relief pitcher.
Castro played during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the integration of the sport and the emergence of powerful hitters. He adapted to the evolving dynamics of the game, contributing to his teams with reliable performances. His career spanned nearly a decade, during which he became a respected figure in the pitching community and left an indelible mark on the teams he represented. After his retirement on June 25, 1983, Castro's legacy as a pitcher with a strong competitive spirit and effective game management continued to resonate within the baseball world.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 26 | 303 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 546.3 | 564 | 202 | 36 | 145 | 203 | 3.33 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | ATL | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 4.50 | - |
| 1975 | ATL | AL | 3 | 2 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 75.0 | 78 | 21 | 17 | 25 | 2.52 | - |
| 1976 | ATL | AL | 4 | 6 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 70.3 | 70 | 27 | 19 | 23 | 3.45 | - |
| 1977 | ATL | AL | 8 | 6 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 69.3 | 76 | 32 | 23 | 28 | 4.15 | - |
| 1978 | ATL | AL | 5 | 4 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 49.7 | 43 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 1.81 | - |
| 1979 | ATL | AL | 3 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 44.3 | 40 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 2.03 | - |
| 1980 | ATL | AL | 2 | 4 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 84.3 | 89 | 26 | 17 | 32 | 2.77 | - |
| 1981 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 26 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3.79 | - |
| 1982 | KCR | AL | 3 | 2 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 75.7 | 72 | 29 | 20 | 37 | 3.45 | - |
| 1983 | KCR | AL | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.7 | 51 | 30 | 12 | 17 | 6.64 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | ATL | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | ATL | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | ATL | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | ATL | AL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | ATL | AL | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | ATL | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | ATL | AL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | NYY | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | KCR | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | KCR | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 303 | 9 | 42 | 85 | 12 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | ML4 | P | 8 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | ML4 | P | 18 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | ML4 | P | 39 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 1977 | ML4 | P | 51 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | ML4 | P | 42 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | ML4 | P | 39 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | ML4 | P | 56 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| 1981 | NYA | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | KCA | P | 21 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | KCA | P | 18 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 303 |