Rusney Castillo, baseball player, 2014-2016

Rusney Castillo

Born: 7/9/1987 in Ciego de Ávila, Ciego de Ávila, Cuba

MLB Debut: 2014-09-17 | Final Game: 2016-06-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 207 lbs

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Biography

Rusney Castillo was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2014 to 2016. Born in 1987, Castillo made his mark during a period characterized by a blend of established veteran stars and emerging talents. He was signed by the Boston Red Sox in 2014 after a successful stint in Cuba, where he showcased his speed and hitting ability. Over the course of his brief MLB career, Castillo appeared in 99 games, recording 83 hits and achieving a batting average of .262. He demonstrated his power with 7 home runs and contributed 35 RBIs, while also showcasing his agility on the bases with 7 stolen bases. Despite his limited time in the majors, Castillo's dynamic playing style and potential captured the attention of fans and analysts alike, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the post-integration era of baseball. His journey from Cuba to the big leagues reflected the evolving landscape of talent in MLB, as teams increasingly sought to tap into international markets for skilled players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
99 317 45 83 12 2 7 35 7 16 63 0.262 0.301 0.379 0.679 -533.0

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.679 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 5.7% 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
2014 BOS AL 10 36 6 12 1 0 2 6 3 3 6 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2015 BOS AL 80 273 35 69 10 2 5 29 4 13 54 0.253 .254 (-1%) .316 (-9%) .404 (-11%) .721 (-10%) -533.0
2016 BOS AL 9 8 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 89 79 189 7 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 BOS OF 10 10 31 1 0 0
2015 BOS OF 75 67 152 6 5 0
2016 BOS OF 4 2 6 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 26
Center Field 17
Right Field 49
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 BOS AL $11,400,000
2015 BOS AL $11,271,000
2014 BOS AL $871,429
Total Career Earnings $23,542,429