John Castino

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Born: 10/23/1954 in Evanston, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-04-06 | Final Game: 1984-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Anthony Castino

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Biography

John Castino, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1979 to 1984. He made a notable entry into the Major Leagues, earning the Rookie of the Year award during his debut season, which highlighted his potential and set the stage for his early career. Over the course of his time in the major leagues, Castino compiled a pitching record of 2-2, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 3.94. He recorded a total of 30 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters and contribute effectively on the mound. Castino played during a transformative period in baseball, where the game was witnessing shifts in pitching strategies and player dynamics. His contributions, while not extensive in terms of wins and saves, were characterized by a competitive spirit and a dedication to the craft of pitching. Though he did not achieve long-term stardom, Castino's brief but impactful presence in the league is remembered by fans and historians alike, serving as a reminder of the diverse talents that have graced the game throughout its history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	29	0	0	0	0	32.0	40	14	4	14	30	3.94	0

Career ERA 3.94 vs. league average 4.14 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
2025	NYM	NL	2	2	29	0	0	0	0	32.0	40	14	14	30	3.94	4.14 (+5%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
666	2320	293	646	86	34	41	249	22	177	298	0.278	0.329	0.398	0.727	531.6

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .398 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.727 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — near 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
1979	MIN	AL	148	393	49	112	13	8	5	52	5	27	72	0.285	.265 (+7%)	.329 (avg)	.397 (avg)	.727 (avg)	-39.8
1980	MIN	AL	150	546	67	165	17	7	13	64	7	29	67	0.302	.264 (+14%)	.326 (+3%)	.387 (+11%)	.714 (+7%)	688.6
1981	MIN	AL	101	381	41	102	13	9	6	36	4	18	52	0.268	.255 (+5%)	.320 (-6%)	.368 (+8%)	.688 (+1%)	-61.6
1982	MIN	AL	117	410	48	99	12	6	6	37	2	36	51	0.241	.261 (-8%)	.324 (-6%)	.388 (-12%)	.712 (-9%)	-704.8
1983	MIN	AL	142	563	83	156	30	4	11	57	4	62	54	0.277	.260 (+6%)	.324 (+7%)	.389 (+4%)	.714 (+5%)	649.1
1984	MIN	AL	8	27	5	12	1	0	0	3	0	5	2	0.444	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	232	221	504	646	10	162
3B	416	373	324	927	43	97
OF	6	4	12	0	0	0
SS	23	13	29	64	5	17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1979	MIN	3B	143	106	85	277	14	31
1979	MIN	SS	5	2	6	9	1	3
1980	MIN	3B	138	135	105	340	18	34
1980	MIN	SS	18	11	23	55	4	14
1981	MIN	2B	4	3	10	12	1	5
1981	MIN	3B	98	97	86	224	8	24
1982	MIN	2B	96	86	193	228	2	63
1982	MIN	3B	21	20	25	50	2	6
1982	MIN	OF	6	4	12	0	0	0
1983	MIN	2B	132	132	301	406	7	94
1983	MIN	3B	8	7	15	24	1	1
1984	MIN	3B	8	8	8	12	0	1