Vince Castino

Born: 10/11/1917 in Willisville, IL, USA

Died: 3/6/1967 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-06-24 | Final Game: 1945-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Vincent Charles Castino

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Biography

Vince Castino was a professional baseball player born in 1917, who made his mark in the major leagues during a challenging period of American history, specifically the World War II era. He played as a position player from 1943 until his final game on September 25, 1945. Over his brief career, Castino participated in 88 games, accumulating 49 hits, 2 home runs, and 23 RBIs, with a batting average of .228. His contributions came during a time when many players were serving in the military, allowing him to showcase his skills in the major leagues during a unique and transitional period for the sport. While Castino's offensive statistics may not place him among the game's legends, his perseverance and ability to compete at the highest level during the war years reflect the resilience of baseball at that time. With no stolen bases recorded during his career, he was primarily known for his ability to make contact and contribute to his team's efforts at the plate. Castino's legacy, although modest in terms of traditional statistics, serves as a reminder of the spirit of competition that characterized baseball during one of its most tumultuous eras.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
88	215	24	49	7	0	2	23	0	25	31	0.228	0.311	0.288	0.600	-220.7

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1943	CHW	AL	33	101	14	23	1	2	16	12	11	0.228	.255 (-11%)	.324 (-5%)	.346 (-14%)	.671 (-10%)	-131.6
1944	CHW	AL	29	78	8	18	5	0	3	10	13	0.231	.261 (-12%)	.325 (avg)	.357 (-18%)	.683 (-9%)	-89.2
1945	CHW	AL	26	36	2	8	1	0	4	3	7	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0