Manny Castillo

Born: 4/1/1957 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1980-09-01 | Final Game: 1983-10-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Esteban Manuel Antonio Castillo

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Biography

Manny Castillo, born in 1957, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1980 until his retirement in 1983. Known for his versatility as a position player, Castillo played a total of 236 games during his career. He recorded 174 hits, contributing to a batting average of .242, while driving in 73 runs and hitting 3 home runs. Although his power numbers were modest, Castillo showcased his skills as a reliable contributor on offense, along with his ability to steal bases, finishing his career with 3 stolen bases. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Castillo's career coincided with the early 1980s, a time when the game was beginning to embrace a more aggressive style of play. While he may not have been a household name, his impact was felt on the field as a fundamentally sound player who exemplified the hard-working ethos of the era. His contributions, though not highlighted by gaudy statistics, were significant to the teams he played for and reflect the depth of talent present in the league during that time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
236	719	63	174	35	4	3	73	3	29	55	0.242	0.270	0.314	0.584	-2625.3

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .270 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.584 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 18.2% 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
1980	KCR	AL	7	10	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	SEA	AL	138	506	49	130	29	1	3	49	2	22	35	0.257	.261 (-2%)	.324 (-12%)	.388 (-14%)	.712 (-13%)	-1422.0
1983	SEA	AL	91	203	13	42	6	3	0	24	1	7	20	0.207	.260 (-21%)	.324 (-28%)	.389 (-32%)	.714 (-30%)	-1203.3

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.7	8	7	3	3	2	23.62	0

Career ERA 23.62 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 510.0% 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
1983	SEA	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.7	8	7	3	2	23.62	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	11	3	37	3	1	4
2B	15	9	21	30	2	10
3B	188	150	131	313	24	27
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1980	KCA	2B	1	1	2	5	0	0
1980	KCA	3B	3	1	0	3	0	0
1982	SEA	2B	9	4	13	11	1	6
1982	SEA	3B	130	110	96	209	20	18
1983	SEA	1B	11	3	37	3	1	4
1983	SEA	2B	5	4	6	14	1	4
1983	SEA	3B	55	39	35	101	4	9
1983	SEA	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
First Base	11
Second Base	14
Third Base	189
Designated Hitter	8