Nick Castellanos, baseball player, 250 home runs, 2013

Nick Castellanos

Active Player

Born: 3/4/1992 in Davie, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 203 lbs

Full name: Nicholas Alexander Castellanos

Biography

Nick Castellanos is an active Major League Baseball player, born in 1992, who has made a significant impact since his debut in 2013. Known for his powerful bat and keen hitting ability, Castellanos has played in 1,688 games, amassing 1,742 hits, 250 home runs, and 920 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .272. His offensive prowess is complemented by his agility on the base paths, as evidenced by his 42 stolen bases. Over the course of his career, he has been recognized as an All-Star twice, highlighting his status as one of the premier position players in the league. Castellanos's playing style is characterized by a combination of power and contact hitting, making him a formidable presence in the lineup. His ability to drive in runs and consistently reach base has positioned him as a vital contributor to his teams. As he continues to play at a high level, Castellanos remains a key figure in the current era of baseball, where offensive production and versatility are highly valued. His ongoing career not only reflects personal achievements but also contributes to the evolving narrative of the game in the modern era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1702 6455 828 1749 402 43 250 925 42 435 1629 0.271 0.320 0.463 0.783 8384.4

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .463 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — +13.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.783 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
43 164 19 35 10 0 7 21 9 43 0.213

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2025 NLDS2 PHI 4 15 1 2 2 0 0 3 0 3 0.133
2024 NLDS1 PHI 4 17 2 7 1 0 1 3 0 3 0.412
2023 NLCS PHI 7 24 1 1 0 0 1 2 2 11 0.042
2023 NLDS1 PHI 4 15 5 7 0 0 4 4 2 1 0.467
2023 NLWC2 PHI 2 8 1 2 2 0 0 1 0 2 0.250
2022 NLCS PHI 5 18 3 4 2 0 0 1 0 4 0.222
2022 NLDS1 PHI 4 16 1 5 1 0 0 5 1 2 0.312
2022 NLWC2 PHI 2 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000
2022 WS PHI 6 24 3 3 1 0 0 1 1 10 0.125
2020 NLWC4 CIN 2 10 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 4 0.300
2014 ALDS2 DET 3 10 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 1 0.100

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 527 518 310 847 54 82
OF 1076 1063 1893 49 14 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 527
Left Field 23
Right Field 1061
Designated Hitter 73

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2021 All-MLB Team - Second Team OF
2021 Silver Slugger OF
2020 Player of the Week Week of 2020-08-01
2018 Player of the Week Week of 2018-08-18

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 DET AL $536,500
2015 DET AL $525,000
2014 DET AL $500,000
Total Career Earnings $1,561,500

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2023 Most Valuable Player NL 23th 1.0 420 0
2021 Most Valuable Player NL 12th 24.0 420 0
2014 Rookie of the Year AL 8th 1.0 150 0