Harold Castro
Born: 11/30/1993 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2018-09-23 | Final Game: 2022-10-04
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Harold Arnaldo Castro
Biography
Harold Castro, born in 1993, enjoyed a professional baseball career that spanned from 2018 to 2022. Primarily recognized as a position player, Castro made a notable impact during his time in Major League Baseball, participating in 450 games. He finished his career with a batting average of .278, which underscored his ability to connect with the ball consistently. Throughout his tenure, he recorded 391 hits, including 16 home runs and 156 RBIs, showcasing his offensive contributions to his teams.
Castro's playing style was characterized by his versatility and keen batting eye, allowing him to adapt to various roles on the field. In addition to his offensive achievements, he recorded 7 stolen bases, reflecting his agility and base-running instincts. His career unfolded during a period of significant change in baseball, as the game increasingly emphasized power hitting and analytics. Castro's steady performance and reliable presence in the lineup made him a valued player in the leagues he participated in before his retirement in October 2022.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4.15 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450 | 1406 | 134 | 391 | 61 | 7 | 16 | 156 | 7 | 54 | 316 | 0.278 | 0.303 | 0.366 | 0.669 | -2470.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | DET | AL | 6 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | DET | AL | 97 | 354 | 30 | 103 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 9 | 86 | 0.291 | -687.0 |
| 2020 | DET | AL | 22 | 49 | 6 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0.347 | 124.6 |
| 2021 | DET | AL | 106 | 315 | 35 | 89 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 37 | 1 | 14 | 72 | 0.283 | -533.8 |
| 2022 | DET | AL | 120 | 420 | 37 | 114 | 21 | 2 | 7 | 47 | 0 | 17 | 79 | 0.271 | -370.4 |
| 2023 | COL | NL | 99 | 258 | 24 | 65 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 1 | 9 | 66 | 0.252 | -1003.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 68 | 58 | 427 | 32 | 4 | 53 |
| 2B | 153 | 128 | 247 | 322 | 12 | 91 |
| 3B | 53 | 48 | 42 | 80 | 7 | 10 |
| OF | 84 | 61 | 139 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SS | 74 | 53 | 61 | 137 | 2 | 20 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | DET | 2B | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | DET | SS | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | DET | 1B | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | DET | 2B | 34 | 33 | 58 | 73 | 5 | 14 |
| 2019 | DET | 3B | 10 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | DET | SS | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | DET | OF | 44 | 42 | 94 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | DET | 1B | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | DET | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | DET | 3B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | DET | SS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | DET | OF | 12 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | DET | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | DET | 1B | 15 | 7 | 59 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | DET | 2B | 33 | 25 | 52 | 69 | 1 | 19 |
| 2021 | DET | 3B | 12 | 11 | 9 | 21 | 2 | 5 |
| 2021 | DET | SS | 43 | 34 | 34 | 83 | 0 | 12 |
| 2021 | DET | OF | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | DET | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | DET | 1B | 50 | 48 | 354 | 27 | 4 | 47 |
| 2022 | DET | 2B | 14 | 13 | 26 | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| 2022 | DET | 3B | 25 | 24 | 23 | 35 | 4 | 4 |
| 2022 | DET | SS | 19 | 13 | 15 | 29 | 2 | 5 |
| 2022 | DET | OF | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | COL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | COL | 2B | 68 | 56 | 105 | 143 | 3 | 49 |
| 2023 | COL | 3B | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | COL | SS | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | COL | OF | 19 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |
| First Base | 68 |
| Second Base | 153 |
| Third Base | 53 |
| Shortstop | 74 |
| Left Field | 25 |
| Center Field | 46 |
| Right Field | 14 |
| Designated Hitter | 19 |