Starlin Castro
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2021)
Starlin Castro was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2021 for 4 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 12 seasons. In 1,573 career games, he hit .280 with 1,722 hits, 138 home runs, and 678 RBI. Starlin Castro was a 4-time All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 386.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 218 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-05-07
- Last Game
- 2021-07-11
- Awards
- 4× All-Star
Full name: Starlin DeJesus Castro
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,573 | 6,148 | 698 | 1,722 | 319 | 40 | 138 | 678 | 89 | 338 | 1,108 | .280 | .319 | .412 | .732 | 386 |
Career AVG .280 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.
Career OBP .319 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .412 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .732 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CHN | NL | 125 | 463 | 53 | 139 | 31 | 5 | 3 | 41 | 10 | 29 | 71 | .300 | .257 (+17%) | .325 (+6%) | .402 (+1%) | .728 (+4%) | 297.9 |
| 2011 | CHN | NL | 158 | 674 | 91 | 207 | 36 | 9 | 10 | 66 | 22 | 35 | 96 | .307 | .255 (+20%) | .320 (+6%) | .399 (+8%) | .719 (+7%) | 890.8 |
| 2012 | CHN | NL | 162 | 646 | 78 | 183 | 29 | 12 | 14 | 78 | 25 | 36 | 100 | .283 | .254 (+11%) | .318 (+1%) | .405 (+6%) | .724 (+4%) | 367.5 |
| 2013 | CHN | NL | 161 | 666 | 59 | 163 | 34 | 2 | 10 | 44 | 9 | 30 | 129 | .245 | .253 (-3%) | .317 (-11%) | .396 (-13%) | .714 (-12%) | -1260.0 |
| 2014 | CHN | NL | 134 | 528 | 58 | 154 | 33 | 1 | 14 | 65 | 4 | 35 | 100 | .292 | .251 (+16%) | .313 (+8%) | .386 (+13%) | .700 (+11%) | 1084.8 |
| 2015 | CHN | NL | 151 | 547 | 52 | 145 | 23 | 2 | 11 | 69 | 5 | 21 | 91 | .265 | .254 (+4%) | .316 (-6%) | .404 (-7%) | .721 (-7%) | -654.8 |
| 2016 | NYA | AL | 151 | 577 | 63 | 156 | 29 | 1 | 21 | 70 | 4 | 24 | 118 | .270 | .255 (+6%) | .321 (-7%) | .417 (+4%) | .738 (-1%) | -190.2 |
| 2017 | NYA | AL | 112 | 443 | 66 | 133 | 18 | 1 | 16 | 63 | 2 | 23 | 93 | .300 | .254 (+18%) | .324 (+4%) | .425 (+7%) | .750 (+6%) | 458.5 |
| 2018 | MIA | NL | 154 | 593 | 76 | 165 | 32 | 2 | 12 | 54 | 6 | 48 | 124 | .278 | .247 (+12%) | .318 (+3%) | .409 (-2%) | .727 (avg) | 0.4 |
| 2019 | MIA | NL | 162 | 636 | 68 | 172 | 31 | 4 | 22 | 86 | 2 | 28 | 111 | .270 | .252 (+7%) | .322 (-7%) | .434 (avg) | .757 (-3%) | -471.1 |
| 2020 | WAS | NL | 16 | 60 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .267 | .244 (+9%) | .321 (-6%) | .417 (+8%) | .739 (+2%) | -2.7 |
| 2021 | WAS | NL | 87 | 315 | 25 | 89 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 38 | 0 | 26 | 62 | .283 | .243 (+16%) | .317 (+5%) | .410 (-9%) | .727 (-3%) | -135.3 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 1,573 | 6,148 | 698 | 1,722 | 319 | 40 | 138 | 678 | 89 | 338 | 1,108 | .280 | — | — | — | — | 386 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 84 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 15 | .202 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ALCS | NYA | 7 | 24 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .208 |
| 2017 | ALDS1 | NYA | 5 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | .273 |
| 2017 | ALWC | NYA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| 2015 | NLCS | CHN | 4 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .125 |
| 2015 | NLDS1 | CHN | 4 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .286 |
| 2015 | NLWC | CHN | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1573 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 795 | 3007 | 375 | 852 | 73 | 365 | .283 |
| Away | 778 | 3141 | 323 | 870 | 65 | 313 | .277 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-11 | WAS | SFG | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-07-10 | WAS | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-07-09 | WAS | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-07-08 | WAS | SDP | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-07-07 | WAS | SDP | W | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-07-06 | WAS | SDP | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-07-05 | WAS | SDP | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-07-04 | WAS | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-07-03 | WAS | LAD | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021-07-02 | WAS | LAD | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 580 | 560 | 917 | 1323 | 53 | 285 |
| 3B | 130 | 126 | 79 | 233 | 16 | 25 |
| SS | 851 | 842 | 1253 | 2380 | 138 | 464 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CHN | SS | 123 | 121 | 183 | 334 | 27 | 74 |
| 2011 | CHN | SS | 158 | 158 | 267 | 446 | 29 | 82 |
| 2012 | CHN | SS | 162 | 161 | 266 | 465 | 27 | 97 |
| 2013 | CHN | SS | 159 | 159 | 238 | 416 | 22 | 77 |
| 2014 | CHN | SS | 133 | 133 | 148 | 386 | 15 | 74 |
| 2015 | CHN | 2B | 38 | 29 | 47 | 85 | 6 | 20 |
| 2015 | CHN | SS | 109 | 104 | 143 | 323 | 18 | 58 |
| 2016 | NYA | 2B | 150 | 143 | 221 | 377 | 12 | 70 |
| 2016 | NYA | SS | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | NYA | 2B | 109 | 108 | 175 | 226 | 11 | 46 |
| 2018 | MIA | 2B | 150 | 149 | 271 | 349 | 12 | 77 |
| 2019 | MIA | 2B | 117 | 115 | 177 | 249 | 9 | 63 |
| 2019 | MIA | 3B | 45 | 42 | 27 | 76 | 4 | 8 |
| 2019 | MIA | SS | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | WAS | 2B | 16 | 16 | 26 | 37 | 3 | 9 |
| 2021 | WAS | 3B | 85 | 84 | 52 | 157 | 12 | 17 |
| 2021 | WAS | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 580 |
| Third Base | 130 |
| Shortstop | 851 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Player of the Week | Week of 2011-08-07 |
| 2011 | Player of the Week | Week of 2011-04-03 |
Salary History
Starlin Castro's recorded salaries total $26,578,428 over 6 seasons, 2011 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Castro's career ran from 2010 to 2021. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2010.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NYA | AL | $7,857,142 |
| 2015 | CHN | NL | $6,857,143 |
| 2014 | CHN | NL | $5,000,000 |
| 2013 | CHN | NL | $5,857,143 |
| 2012 | CHN | NL | $567,000 |
| 2011 | CHN | NL | $440,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $26,578,428 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 23th | 1.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2010 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 5th | 3.0 | 160 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Starlin Castro (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
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Starlin Castro: the record in brief
May 7, 2010 and July 11, 2021 bracket Starlin Castro's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Chicago Cubs (2010 to 2015), the New York Yankees (2016 to 2017), the Miami Marlins (2018 through 2019), and the Washington Nationals (2020 to 2021). Born on March 24, 1990, in Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi, D.R., Castro is listed as a shortstop and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 2 inches and 218 pounds. Starlin Castro was the playing name; the full given name is Starlin DeJesus.
Castro's career batting table shows 1,573 games, 6,148 at bats and 1,722 hits, a .280 average, along with 138 home runs, 678 RBI, and 89 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .319 and the slugging percentage .412, for an OPS of .732. The league as a whole hit .253 across Castro's seasons, which puts the .280 career mark 10.9% above average. No season beat the 22 home runs Castro hit in 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions about Starlin Castro
- What years did Starlin Castro play?
- Starlin Castro played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2021.
- Was Starlin Castro a pitcher?
- No. Starlin Castro was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Starlin Castro hit?
- Starlin Castro hit 138 career home runs with 1,722 hits.
- What teams did Starlin Castro play for?
- Starlin Castro played for 4 teams: the Chicago Cubs (2010–2015), the New York Yankees (2016–2017), the Miami Marlins (2018–2019), and the Washington Nationals (2020–2021).
- Did Starlin Castro win an MVP award?
- No. Starlin Castro did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Starlin Castro win?
- Starlin Castro was selected to 4 All-Star Games.
- What were Starlin Castro's career stats?
- In 1,573 games, Starlin Castro had 1,722 hits, 138 home runs, 678 RBI, 698 runs, and 89 stolen bases, with a .280 batting average.
- How much did Starlin Castro earn in his career?
- Starlin Castro's recorded salaries total $26,578,428 over 6 seasons, 2011 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Castro's career ran from 2010 to 2021. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2010.
- What was Starlin Castro's salary?
- Starlin Castro's last recorded salary was $7,857,142, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $7,857,142, in 2016, and his lowest was $440,000, in 2011. The Salary History table lists each season from 2011 to 2016.
- What position did Starlin Castro play?
- Starlin Castro played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Starlin Castro and how much did he weigh?
- Starlin Castro was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 218 pounds.
- How many home runs did Starlin Castro hit each season?
- Starlin Castro's home runs by season: 3 in 2010, 10 in 2011, 14 in 2012, 10 in 2013, 14 in 2014, 11 in 2015, 21 in 2016, 16 in 2017, 12 in 2018, 22 in 2019, 2 in 2020, and 3 in 2021. His most in one season was 22, in 2019.
- What was Starlin Castro's career batting average?
- Starlin Castro batted .280 over his career, with 1,722 hits in 6,148 at bats.
- How many RBI did Starlin Castro have?
- Starlin Castro drove in 678 runs in his career.