Wilkin Castillo, baseball player, 2008-2019

Wilkin Castillo

Born: 6/1/1984 in Bani, Peravia, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2008-09-02 | Final Game: 2019-06-25

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Wilkin Alexis Castillo

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Biography

Wilkin Castillo, born in 1984, was a professional baseball player who made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2008 to 2009 and later through 2019. Primarily a position player, Castillo played in a total of 24 games during his career, showcasing a solid batting average of .286. He accumulated 12 hits, contributing 4 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his time in the league. Castillo's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the increasing emphasis on power hitting and analytics. While he may not have been a star player, his ability to maintain a respectable batting average in limited playing time underscored his potential as a reliable role player. His journey through the majors reflected the challenges faced by many who aspire to secure a lasting place in a competitive sport, highlighting the importance of perseverance and adaptability in the world of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 42 6 12 2 0 0 4 0 1 8 0.286 0.302 0.333 0.636 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +10.1% above league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.636 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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
2008 CIN NL 18 32 6 9 1 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.281 — — — — 0.0
2009 CIN NL 4 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.667 — — — — 0.0
2019 MIA NL 2 7 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 2 5 2 0 2
C 2 2 20 0 0 0
OF 5 5 6 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 CIN 2B 2 2 5 2 0 2
2008 CIN OF 5 5 6 0 0 0
2019 MIA C 2 2 20 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2
Second Base 2
Left Field 5