Tony Castillo, baseball player, 1978-1978

Tony Castillo

Born: 6/14/1957 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-22 | Final Game: 1978-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Anthony Castillo

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Biography

Tony Castillo, born in 1957, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the sport as a position player during a brief career that spanned from 1978 to 1979. Although his playing time in Major League Baseball was limited, appearing in just 5 games, Castillo's journey through the ranks of professional baseball highlighted the competitive nature of the sport during the late 1970s, an era characterized by a transition from the dominance of traditional playing styles to a more dynamic and diverse approach. In his short stint in the majors, Castillo recorded 1 hit and 1 RBI, finishing with a batting average of 0.125. Despite not achieving significant statistical milestones, his presence in the game contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the challenges and aspirations of players striving to make their mark at the highest level. Castillo's career serves as a reminder of the many individuals who have participated in Major League Baseball, each contributing to the history of the game in their own unique way.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 61.4% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 67.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 64.4% 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
1978 SDP NL 5 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 5 3 16 3 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 SDN C 5 3 16 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 5