Don Castle, baseball player, 1973-1973

Don Castle

Born: 2/1/1950 in Kokomo, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-09-11 | Final Game: 1973-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Donald Hardy Castle

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Biography

Don Castle was a professional baseball player born in 1950, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief stint in the 1973 season. A position player, Castle made his mark in the league over the course of just four games, showcasing his skills primarily as a hitter. He finished his MLB career with an impressive batting average of .308, accumulating four hits and driving in two runs, although he did not record any home runs or stolen bases during his time in the majors. Castle's career, while short, occurred during a transformative period in baseball history, as the game was beginning to embrace a more dynamic and offensive style of play. Despite the limited opportunities at the highest level, Castle's performance demonstrated his potential and the competitive nature of the sport during the early 1970s. His contributions to the teams he played for, albeit in a brief appearance, remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 13 0 4 1 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.308 0.357 0.385 0.742 0.0

Career AVG .308 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +19.8% above league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.742 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — +5.4% above 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
1973 TEX AL 4 13 0 4 1 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.308 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Designated Hitter 3