Lou Castro, baseball player, 1902-1902

Lou Castro

Born: 11/25/1876 in Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Died: 9/24/1941 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-04-23 | Final Game: 1902-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Luis Miguel Castro

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Biography

Lou Castro was a professional baseball player born in 1876, whose career spanned from 1902 to 1904. He played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 42 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Castro made a notable impact at the plate, accumulating 35 hits and driving in 15 runs, which reflected his ability to contribute offensively despite a batting average of .245. His power was limited, as he recorded only 1 home run, but he demonstrated speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases throughout his career. Playing in the early 1900s, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play, Castro's contributions came during a time when baseball was evolving. While he may not have achieved the fame of some contemporaries, his role as a consistent player in the league during its formative years remains a part of baseball history. After his retirement on September 27, 1902, Castro's brief but impactful career added to the rich tapestry of the early days of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 143 18 35 8 1 1 15 2 4 13 0.245 0.265 0.336 0.601 -272.8

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career SLG .336 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.601 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
1902 PHA AL 42 143 18 35 8 1 1 15 2 4 13 0.245 .266 (-8%) .321 (-18%) .343 (-2%) .665 (-10%) -272.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 36 0 71 85 14 10
OF 3 0 4 0 2 0
SS 1 0 0 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1902 PHA 2B 36 0 71 85 14 10
1902 PHA OF 3 0 4 0 2 0
1902 PHA SS 1 0 0 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 36
Shortstop 1
Center Field 2
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Manhattan College New York NY 1895, 1897, 1898, 1899, 1900