Daniel Castro, baseball player, 2015-2018

Daniel Castro

Born: 11/14/1992 in Guaymas, Sonora, México

MLB Debut: 2015-06-17 | Final Game: 2018-06-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 201 lbs

Full name: Daniel Alejandro Castro

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Biography

Daniel Castro, born in 1992, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2018. Primarily serving as a position player, Castro appeared in a total of 98 games throughout his career, showcasing his versatility on the field. He recorded 57 hits, including three home runs, and drove in 18 runs, contributing to his team’s offensive efforts during his tenure. Despite finishing with a batting average of .21, Castro's determination and work ethic were evident as he navigated the challenges of competing at the highest level. Castro's career unfolded during a time of heightened offensive statistics in the game, yet he managed to find his way into the big leagues amidst fierce competition. Known for his speed, he successfully stole one base, demonstrating his ability to contribute beyond just hitting. Although his time in MLB was relatively brief, Daniel Castro's journey through baseball remains a testament to the dedication required to reach professional levels, providing an inspiring narrative for aspiring players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
98 272 24 57 4 1 3 18 1 11 46 0.210 0.240 0.265 0.505 -1140.4

Career AVG .210 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career SLG .265 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.505 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 30.8% 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
2015 ATL NL 33 96 14 23 2 1 2 5 0 3 15 0.240 .254 (-6%) .316 (-17%) .404 (-15%) .721 (-16%) -268.1
2016 ATL NL 47 130 8 26 1 0 0 7 1 7 24 0.200 .255 (-22%) .321 (-25%) .417 (-50%) .738 (-39%) -872.3
2018 COL NL 18 46 2 8 1 0 1 6 0 1 7 0.174 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 44 35 65 100 0 27
3B 14 6 7 12 1 4
SS 31 22 27 71 0 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2015 ATL 2B 12 12 23 39 0 13
2015 ATL 3B 5 1 3 3 1 3
2015 ATL SS 10 8 12 23 0 10
2016 ATL 2B 16 10 24 29 0 7
2016 ATL 3B 9 5 4 9 0 1
2016 ATL SS 20 14 15 48 0 10
2018 COL 2B 16 13 18 32 0 7
2018 COL SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 44
Third Base 14
Shortstop 31