Lou Castro, baseball player, 1902-1902

Lou Castro

Born: 11/25/1876 in Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Died: 9/24/1941 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-04-23 | Final Game: 1902-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Luis Miguel Castro

Biography

Lou Castro was a professional baseball player born in 1876, whose career spanned from 1902 to 1904. He played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 42 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Castro made a notable impact at the plate, accumulating 35 hits and driving in 15 runs, which reflected his ability to contribute offensively despite a batting average of .245. His power was limited, as he recorded only 1 home run, but he demonstrated speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases throughout his career. Playing in the early 1900s, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play, Castro's contributions came during a time when baseball was evolving. While he may not have achieved the fame of some contemporaries, his role as a consistent player in the league during its formative years remains a part of baseball history. After his retirement on September 27, 1902, Castro's brief but impactful career added to the rich tapestry of the early days of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 143 18 35 8 1 1 15 2 4 13 0.245 0.265 0.336 0.601 -272.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 36 0 71 85 14 10
OF 3 0 4 0 2 0
SS 1 0 0 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 36
Shortstop 1
Center Field 2
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Manhattan College New York NY 1895, 1897, 1898, 1899, 1900