Jason Castro

Born: 6/18/1987 in Castro Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-06-22 | Final Game: 2022-06-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Jason Michael Castro

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Biography

Jason Castro, born in 1987, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2010 to 2022. Primarily recognized for his role as a catcher, he played in a total of 952 games throughout his career. Castro was known for his solid defensive skills behind the plate, as well as his ability to contribute offensively. Over his career, he accumulated 678 hits, 97 home runs, and 325 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .227. His offensive contributions were complemented by his base-running ability, as he recorded 6 stolen bases. Castro's career was highlighted by his selection to the All-Star Game, showcasing his talent in an era that emphasized both power and defensive prowess. He played a significant role in the teams he was a part of, particularly with the Houston Astros, where he began his career and became a fan favorite. His journey through the league exemplified the evolution of the catching position in modern baseball, balancing the need for offensive output with the critical defensive responsibilities that come with the role. Castro retired on June 29, 2022, leaving behind a legacy defined by his contributions to the game and his impact on the teams he represented.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
952	2981	368	678	166	9	97	325	6	347	970	0.227	0.312	0.387	0.699	-1672.9

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.699 vs. league average 0.727 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
2010	HOU	NL	67	195	26	40	8	1	2	8	0	22	41	0.205	.257 (-20%)	.325 (-12%)	.402 (-29%)	.728 (-21%)	-720.0
2012	HOU	NL	87	257	29	66	15	2	6	29	0	31	61	0.257	.254 (+1%)	.318 (+5%)	.405 (-1%)	.724 (+2%)	87.0
2013	HOU	AL	120	435	63	120	35	1	18	56	2	50	130	0.276	.253 (+9%)	.317 (+10%)	.396 (+22%)	.714 (+17%)	1405.4
2014	HOU	AL	126	465	43	103	21	2	14	56	1	34	151	0.222	.251 (-12%)	.313 (-9%)	.386 (-5%)	.700 (-7%)	-643.6
2015	HOU	AL	104	337	38	71	19	0	11	31	0	33	115	0.211	.254 (-17%)	.316 (-11%)	.404 (-10%)	.721 (-10%)	-674.5
2016	HOU	AL	113	329	41	69	16	3	11	32	2	45	123	0.210	.255 (-18%)	.321 (-5%)	.417 (-10%)	.738 (-7%)	-439.9
2017	MIN	AL	110	356	49	86	22	0	10	47	0	45	108	0.242	.254 (-5%)	.324 (+2%)	.425 (-9%)	.750 (-4%)	-188.6
2018	MIN	AL	19	63	4	9	3	0	1	3	0	9	26	0.143	.247 (-42%)	.318 (-19%)	.409 (-42%)	.727 (-32%)	-330.5
2019	MIN	AL	79	237	39	55	9	0	13	30	0	33	88	0.232	.252 (-8%)	.322 (+3%)	.434 (avg)	.757 (+1%)	112.8
2020	LAA	AL	18	52	5	10	4	0	2	6	0	10	23	0.192	.244 (-21%)	.321 (avg)	.417 (-8%)	.739 (-4%)	-25.9
2020	SDP	NL	9	28	3	5	5	0	0	3	0	2	10	0.179	—	—	—	—	-25.9
2021	HOU	AL	66	149	22	35	7	0	8	21	0	25	54	0.235	.243 (-4%)	.317 (+12%)	.410 (+8%)	.727 (+10%)	337.5
2022	HOU	AL	34	78	6	9	2	0	1	3	1	8	40	0.115	.242 (-52%)	.311 (-34%)	.394 (-55%)	.706 (-46%)	-592.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
14	27	3	3	0	0	1	4	4	13	0.111

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2021	ALCS	HOU	3	3	2	2	1	2	2	0	0.667
2021	ALDS1	HOU	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
2021	WS	HOU	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
2020	NLDS1	SDN	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
2017	ALWC	MIN	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000
2015	ALDS1	HOU	5	14	1	1	0	2	1	7	0.071
2015	ALWC	HOU	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	0	7	1	0	0
C	885	818	6323	405	32	50

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2010	HOU	C	67	57	449	34	2	6
2012	HOU	C	79	73	525	40	6	6
2013	HOU	C	98	95	630	44	5	6
2014	HOU	C	114	110	767	55	4	4
2015	HOU	C	103	102	777	62	1	5
2016	HOU	1B	3	0	7	1	0	0
2016	HOU	C	111	102	865	53	4	8
2017	MIN	C	108	104	707	34	3	5
2018	MIN	C	19	19	187	17	0	5
2019	MIN	C	78	72	637	29	1	2
2020	LAA	C	17	16	131	7	0	0
2020	SDN	C	9	9	85	7	1	0
2021	HOU	C	52	37	363	13	2	1
2022	HOU	C	30	22	200	10	3	2