Kory Casto, baseball player, 2007-2008

Kory Casto

Born: 12/8/1981 in Salem, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-04-03 | Final Game: 2008-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Kory Christopher Casto

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Biography

Kory Casto was an American professional baseball player born in 1981, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008. Casto made his debut with the Washington Nationals, where he showcased his potential as a young player during a time when the team was still establishing its identity in the league. Over the course of his career, he participated in 82 games, recording 42 hits, 2 home runs, and 19 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .194. Although his offensive numbers may not reflect a standout career, Casto's journey through the minor leagues and into the majors exemplified the challenges faced by many players seeking to find their place in the competitive environment of professional baseball. In addition to his contributions at the plate, Casto displayed versatility on the field and had 1 stolen base to his name, highlighting his ability to contribute in various aspects of the game. His time in the majors was part of a broader narrative of player development and the evolution of talent scouting in the mid-2000s. Following his retirement, Casto's experiences serve as a reminder of the rigorous path many athletes travel in their pursuit of success in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
82 217 16 42 12 0 2 19 1 21 53 0.194 0.264 0.276 0.540 -1084.9

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career SLG .276 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.540 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 28.4% 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
2007 WAS NL 16 54 1 7 2 0 0 3 0 2 17 0.130 .268 (-52%) .335 (-53%) .422 (-61%) .758 (-57%) -544.8
2008 WAS NL 66 163 15 35 10 0 2 16 1 19 36 0.215 .263 (-19%) .333 (-11%) .416 (-25%) .749 (-19%) -540.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 25 21 162 13 2 14
3B 13 11 12 23 0 1
OF 21 18 33 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 WAS 1B 2 1 13 0 0 1
2007 WAS OF 12 11 18 0 0 0
2008 WAS 1B 23 20 149 13 2 13
2008 WAS 3B 13 11 12 23 0 1
2008 WAS OF 9 7 15 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 25
Third Base 13
Left Field 20
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Portland Portland OR 2001, 2002, 2003