Frank Castillo, baseball player, 1991-2005

Frank Castillo

Born: 4/1/1969 in El Paso, TX, USA

Died: 7/28/2013 in Bartlett Lake, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-06-27 | Final Game: 2005-05-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Frank Anthony Castillo

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Biography

Frank Castillo was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1969, who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2005. Over the course of his career, he showcased his skills with a unique blend of power and finesse, becoming known for his ability to strike out batters. Castillo finished his career with a record of 82-104 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.56, amassing a total of 1,101 strikeouts. He also recorded 2 saves during his time in the league, demonstrating versatility on the mound. Castillo played during a transformative era in baseball, witnessing the evolution of the game during the 1990s and early 2000s. His career spanned multiple teams, and his contributions were felt in various rotations, where he often served as a reliable option for his managers. While he may not have reached the pinnacle of fame, Castillo's tenacity and work ethic left a lasting impression on teammates and fans alike. His journey through the league exemplified the dedication of a player who remained passionate about the game until his retirement on May 26, 2005.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
82 104 297 268 10 3 2 1595.3 1660 809 190 506 1101 4.56 0

Career ERA 4.56 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — near 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
1991 CHC NL 6 7 18 18 4 0 0 111.7 107 54 33 73 4.35 3.91 (-11%) -
1992 CHC NL 10 11 33 33 0 0 0 205.3 179 79 63 135 3.46 3.75 (+8%) -
1993 CHC NL 5 8 29 25 2 0 0 141.3 162 76 39 84 4.84 4.19 (-15%) -
1994 CHC NL 2 1 4 4 1 0 0 23.0 25 11 5 19 4.30 4.51 (+5%) -
1995 CHC NL 11 10 29 29 2 2 0 188.0 179 67 52 135 3.21 4.45 (+28%) -
1996 CHC NL 7 16 33 33 1 1 0 182.3 209 107 46 139 5.28 4.61 (-15%) -
1997 CHC NL 6 9 20 19 0 0 0 98.0 113 59 44 67 5.42 4.39 (-23%) -
1997 COL NL 6 3 14 14 0 0 0 86.3 107 52 25 59 5.42 4.39 (-24%) -1691.3
1998 DET AL 3 9 27 19 0 0 1 116.0 150 88 44 81 6.83 4.43 (-54%) -1435.2
2000 TOR AL 10 5 25 24 0 0 0 138.0 112 55 56 104 3.59 4.77 (+25%) 428.9
2001 BOS AL 10 9 26 26 0 0 0 136.7 138 64 35 89 4.21 4.42 (+5%) 1619.6
2002 BOS AL 6 15 36 23 0 0 1 163.3 174 92 58 112 5.07 4.28 (-18%) -78.9
2004 BOS AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 1 0 0.00 — 0.0
2005 MIA NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 4.3 4 5 5 4 10.38 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
297 338 7 37 0 0 0 13 0 13 111 0.109 0.142 0.109 0.252 -2151.2

Career AVG .109 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 58.7% below league average.

Career OBP .142 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 57.5% below league average.

Career SLG .109 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 73.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.252 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 66.5% 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
1991 CHC NL 18 35 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 2 13 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1992 CHC NL 33 65 3 6 0 0 0 1 0 3 21 0.092 .255 (-64%) .322 (-59%) .377 (-76%) .699 (-68%) -720.4
1993 CHC NL 29 43 1 7 0 0 0 3 0 1 3 0.163 — — — — 0.0
1994 CHC NL 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1995 CHC NL 29 59 1 6 0 0 0 1 0 3 25 0.102 .266 (-62%) .337 (-57%) .417 (-76%) .755 (-67%) -690.4
1996 CHC NL 33 57 1 5 0 0 0 2 0 2 21 0.088 .269 (-67%) .340 (-65%) .426 (-79%) .767 (-73%) -740.4
1997 CHC NL 20 33 1 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 9 0.152 — — — — 0.0
1997 COL NL 14 25 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 10 0.080 — — — — 0.0
1998 DET AL 27 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 TOR AL 25 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2001 BOS AL 26 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 BOS AL 36 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 BOS AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 MIA NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 297 268 102 217 11 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 CHN P 18 18 6 16 0 0
1992 CHN P 33 33 10 28 1 2
1993 CHN P 29 25 7 34 1 1
1994 CHN P 4 4 1 3 2 0
1995 CHN P 29 29 11 24 2 0
1996 CHN P 33 33 18 23 3 2
1997 CHN P 20 19 7 13 1 0
1997 COL P 14 14 0 9 0 1
1998 DET P 27 19 8 14 0 1
2000 TOR P 25 24 8 19 1 4
2001 BOS P 26 26 16 16 0 1
2002 BOS P 36 23 10 18 0 0
2004 BOS P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2005 FLO P 1 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 297

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 BOS AL $2,250,000
2001 BOS AL $2,250,000
2000 TOR AL $375,000
1998 DET AL $1,750,000
1997 CHN NL $1,740,000
1996 CHN NL $1,600,000
1995 CHN NL $250,000
1994 CHN NL $225,000
1993 CHN NL $250,000
1992 CHN NL $150,000
1990 CHN NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $10,940,000