Juan Castro, baseball player, 1995-2011

Juan Castro

Born: 6/20/1972 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico

MLB Debut: 1995-09-02 | Final Game: 2011-06-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Juan Gabriel Castro

Biography

Juan Castro was a professional baseball player born in 1972, whose career spanned from 1995 to 2011. He was primarily known as a position player and became a notable figure in Major League Baseball during his time. Over the course of 1,103 games, Castro recorded 601 hits, including 36 home runs, and drove in 234 RBIs. His batting average stood at .229, reflecting a career that showcased determination and versatility rather than overwhelming offensive prowess. Castro also contributed defensively, playing key roles in the infield for various teams throughout his career. Throughout his time in the league, Castro was recognized for his strong defensive skills and ability to fill multiple positions. He played during an era characterized by the emergence of power hitters and a focus on offensive statistics, yet he carved out a niche for himself as a reliable utility player. His career spanned the transition from the late 1990s through the early 2000s, a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the impact of performance-enhancing substances. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars, Juan Castro's resilience and contributions to his teams underscored the value of role players in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1103 2627 253 601 123 13 36 234 5 149 472 0.229 0.268 0.327 0.595 -10900.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 5 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2009 NLCS LAN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1996 NLDS1 LAN 2 5 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 4 37 6 0 2
2B 252 147 347 494 15 113
3B 264 99 105 227 16 24
OF 3 0 2 0 0 0
SS 571 419 598 1261 43 277

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7
Second Base 252
Third Base 264
Shortstop 571
Left Field 3
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 PHI NL $700,000
2008 CIN NL $975,000
2007 CIN NL $925,000
2006 MIN AL $1,000,000
2005 MIN AL $1,000,000
2004 CIN NL $1,000,000
2003 CIN NL $800,000
2002 CIN NL $400,000
2001 CIN NL $400,000
1998 LAN NL $240,000
1997 LAN NL $215,000
1996 LAN NL $124,000
1995 LAN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $7,888,000