Starlin Castro, baseball player, 138 home runs, 2010-2021

Starlin Castro

Born: 3/24/1990 in Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2010-05-07 | Final Game: 2021-07-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 218 lbs

Full name: Starlin DeJesus Castro

Biography

Starlin Castro was a professional baseball player known for his dynamic play as a position player during his career from 2010 to 2021. Born in 1990, Castro made his Major League Baseball debut on May 7, 2010, and went on to establish himself as a reliable middle infielder. Throughout his career, he played in 1,573 games, amassing a total of 1,722 hits along with 138 home runs and 678 RBIs. His consistent offensive performance was highlighted by a batting average of .280 and he showcased his speed on the bases with 89 stolen bases. Castro was selected as an All-Star four times, a testament to his skill and impact on the field during his prime years. He played in an era characterized by a high level of competition and offensive prowess, contributing significantly to his teams' successes throughout his career. His versatility and steady presence made him a valuable player, as he adapted to various roles while maintaining a solid performance at the plate. Castro's legacy in the game is marked by his contributions as a dependable hitter and an agile fielder, solidifying his place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1573 6148 698 1722 319 40 138 678 89 338 1108 0.280 0.319 0.412 0.732 -389.3

Season-by-Season Batting

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 0.202

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2017 ALWC NYA 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2017 ALDS1 NYA 5 22 3 6 2 0 0 1 1 5 0.273
2017 ALCS NYA 7 24 2 5 1 0 0 0 1 8 0.208
2015 NLDS1 CHN 4 14 2 4 0 0 1 1 1 0 0.286
2015 NLCS CHN 4 16 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 0.125
2015 NLWC CHN 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

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

Career Games by 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

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 Career Earnings $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