Diego Castillo, baseball player, 2022

Diego Castillo

Born: 10/28/1997 in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2022-04-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Diego Alejandro Castillo

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Biography

Diego Castillo, born in 1997, is a professional baseball player who currently plays as a position player in Major League Baseball. Since making his debut on April 7, 2022, Castillo has become an integral part of his team's roster, showcasing his potential and versatility on the field. Over the course of 101 games, he has recorded 56 hits, including 11 home runs, and has driven in 31 runs. With a batting average of .208, he continues to develop his skills and contribute to his team's efforts in the highly competitive landscape of modern baseball. As an active player, Castillo is part of a new generation of athletes navigating the game in the post-steroid era, where speed, agility, and tactical play are increasingly emphasized. Although he has recorded only 1 stolen base thus far in his career, his ability to hit for power with 11 home runs indicates his potential for further growth as he gains experience. Castillo's journey in MLB is still unfolding, and he remains a player to watch as he strives to leave his mark on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
101 269 31 56 14 0 11 31 1 16 76 0.208 0.257 0.383 0.640 -609.5

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career SLG .383 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.640 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 10.8% below 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
2022 PIT NL 96 262 28 54 13 0 11 29 1 14 75 0.206 .242 (-15%) .311 (-19%) .394 (-3%) .706 (-10%) -609.5
2023 AZ NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2024 MIN AL 4 6 3 2 1 0 0 2 0 2 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 6 8 1 3 1 36.00 0

Career ERA 36.00 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 807.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2022 PIT NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 6 8 3 1 36.00 — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 3 30 3 2 3
2B 28 18 39 51 0 12
3B 7 3 1 6 1 0
OF 22 18 35 0 1 0
P 2 0 0 0 0 0
SS 32 30 30 65 5 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2022 PIT 1B 7 3 30 3 2 3
2022 PIT 2B 28 18 39 51 0 12
2022 PIT 3B 4 1 0 3 1 0
2022 PIT OF 22 18 35 0 1 0
2022 PIT P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2022 PIT SS 32 30 30 65 5 10
2024 MIN 3B 3 2 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
First Base 7
Second Base 28
Third Base 7
Shortstop 32
Right Field 22
Designated Hitter 3