Carmelo Castillo

Born: 6/8/1958 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

Died: 11/15/2015 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1982-07-17 | Final Game: 1991-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Monte Carmelo Castillo

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Biography

Carmelo Castillo, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning nearly a decade from 1982 to 1991. Primarily known as a position player, Castillo appeared in 631 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He showcased a solid offensive skill set, amassing 383 hits and 55 home runs, which contributed to his 197 runs batted in (RBIs). With a batting average of .252, Castillo demonstrated his ability to make an impact at the plate, complemented by his speed on the bases, as he recorded 15 stolen bases throughout his career. Castillo played during an era characterized by a transition in baseball, as the game began to see an increase in power hitting and offensive production. His contributions to his teams were marked by a blend of power and speed, making him a versatile player. Although not a household name, his performances in the late 1980s and early 1990s left a mark in the league, reflecting the evolving nature of baseball during that time. After retiring on May 9, 1991, Castillo's career statistics remained a testament to his dedication and skill as a player during a dynamic period in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
631	1519	190	383	71	8	55	197	15	90	291	0.252	0.298	0.418	0.716	-321.9

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career SLG .418 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.716 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1982	CLE	AL	47	120	11	25	4	0	2	11	0	6	17	0.208	.261 (-20%)	.324 (-20%)	.388 (-25%)	.712 (-23%)	-465.7
1983	CLE	AL	23	36	9	10	2	1	1	3	1	4	6	0.278	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	CLE	AL	87	211	36	55	9	2	10	36	1	21	32	0.261	.259 (avg)	.322 (+2%)	.384 (+21%)	.707 (+12%)	427.8
1985	CLE	AL	67	184	27	45	5	1	11	25	3	11	40	0.245	.257 (-5%)	.323 (-8%)	.390 (+18%)	.714 (+6%)	170.6
1986	CLE	AL	85	205	34	57	9	0	8	32	2	9	48	0.278	.257 (+8%)	.325 (-5%)	.395 (+11%)	.720 (+4%)	96.0
1987	CLE	AL	89	220	27	55	17	0	11	31	1	16	52	0.250	.262 (-5%)	.331 (-11%)	.415 (+15%)	.746 (+4%)	31.6
1988	CLE	AL	66	176	12	48	8	0	4	14	6	5	31	0.273	.254 (+7%)	.317 (-7%)	.377 (+2%)	.695 (-2%)	-85.6
1989	MIN	AL	94	218	23	56	13	3	8	33	1	15	40	0.257	.254 (+1%)	.319 (-5%)	.375 (+21%)	.694 (+9%)	266.6
1990	MIN	AL	64	137	11	30	4	0	0	12	0	3	23	0.219	.257 (-15%)	.324 (-26%)	.385 (-36%)	.710 (-31%)	-763.1
1991	MIN	AL	9	12	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	380	294	640	16	32	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1982	CLE	OF	43	33	91	0	2	0
1983	CLE	OF	19	10	23	3	2	1
1984	CLE	OF	70	56	123	2	9	0
1985	CLE	OF	51	49	101	0	5	0
1986	CLE	OF	37	31	58	4	4	1
1987	CLE	OF	23	17	29	3	0	0
1988	CLE	OF	45	35	69	1	5	0
1989	MIN	OF	67	52	119	3	3	1
1990	MIN	OF	21	10	24	0	2	0
1991	MIN	OF	4	1	3	0	0	0