Ramon Castro, baseball player, 1999-2011

Ramon Castro

Born: 3/1/1976 in Vega Baja, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1999-08-27 | Final Game: 2011-07-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Ramon Abraham Castro

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Biography

Ramon Castro was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2011. Born in 1976, Castro played primarily as a position player during his career, which spanned over a decade and included stints with several teams. Over the course of 567 games, he compiled a batting average of .237 and recorded 338 hits, including 67 home runs and 217 RBIs. Known for his role as a catcher and later as a utility player, Castro contributed to his teams with both offense and defense. Throughout his career, Castro showcased a power-hitting style that was characteristic of the era, often stepping up in crucial moments to deliver key hits. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions were significant, particularly during his time with the New York Mets and the Chicago White Sox. In addition to his offensive statistics, he also managed to steal 2 bases, highlighting his versatility on the basepaths. Castro's career reflects the evolution of catching in baseball, balancing offensive capability with the essential skills of managing a pitching staff during a time of increased offensive production in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
567 1426 155 338 66 0 67 217 2 151 375 0.237 0.310 0.424 0.734 -737.2

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career SLG .424 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.734 vs. league average 0.755 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
1999 MIA NL 24 67 4 12 4 0 2 4 0 10 14 0.179 .271 (-34%) .344 (-18%) .433 (-24%) .778 (-22%) -269.1
2000 MIA NL 50 138 10 33 4 0 2 14 0 16 36 0.239 .270 (-12%) .344 (-8%) .437 (-29%) .782 (-19%) -481.4
2001 MIA NL 7 11 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.182 — — — — 0.0
2002 MIA NL 54 101 11 24 4 0 6 18 0 14 24 0.238 .261 (-9%) .331 (-3%) .416 (+9%) .747 (+4%) 49.8
2003 MIA NL 40 53 6 15 2 0 5 8 0 4 11 0.283 .264 (+7%) .332 (avg) .422 (+43%) .754 (+24%) 211.0
2004 MIA NL 32 96 9 13 3 0 3 8 0 11 30 0.135 .266 (-49%) .335 (-31%) .427 (-39%) .762 (-36%) -606.8
2005 NYN NL 99 209 26 51 16 0 8 41 1 25 58 0.244 .264 (-8%) .330 (-3%) .418 (+4%) .749 (+1%) 4.7
2006 NYN NL 40 126 13 30 7 0 4 12 0 15 40 0.238 .269 (-12%) .336 (-4%) .431 (-10%) .768 (-8%) -161.6
2007 NYN NL 52 144 24 41 6 0 11 31 0 10 39 0.285 .268 (+6%) .335 (-1%) .422 (+31%) .758 (+17%) 392.5
2008 NYN NL 52 143 15 35 7 0 7 24 0 13 34 0.245 .263 (-7%) .333 (-6%) .416 (+6%) .749 (avg) 2.9
2009 NYN NL 26 79 5 20 5 0 3 13 0 8 16 0.253 .262 (-4%) .332 (-3%) .417 (+3%) .750 (avg) 0.8
2009 CHW AL 31 76 8 14 3 0 4 12 0 8 23 0.184 .262 (-30%) .332 (-21%) .417 (-9%) .750 (-14%) 0.8
2010 CHW AL 37 115 18 32 2 0 8 21 1 9 26 0.278 .257 (+8%) .325 (+1%) .402 (+25%) .728 (+14%) 259.5
2011 CHW AL 23 68 6 16 3 0 4 10 0 7 23 0.235 .255 (-8%) .320 (-4%) .399 (+14%) .719 (+6%) 61.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 503 373 2691 172 29 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 FLO C 24 22 105 17 1 1
2000 FLO C 50 43 274 24 6 4
2001 FLO C 3 1 10 1 0 0
2002 FLO C 37 17 148 12 0 0
2003 FLO C 18 2 51 3 1 0
2004 FLO C 31 27 192 12 2 2
2005 NYN C 99 57 402 22 3 3
2006 NYN C 37 32 267 16 1 3
2007 NYN C 50 35 303 12 4 1
2008 NYN C 47 40 286 19 4 2
2009 NYN C 23 21 159 9 2 3
2009 CHA C 29 25 163 7 3 2
2010 CHA C 34 31 214 14 1 0
2011 CHA C 21 20 117 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 503
Designated Hitter 7

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 CHA AL $1,200,000
2010 CHA AL $800,000
2009 NYN NL $2,625,000
2008 NYN NL $1,975,000
2007 NYN NL $850,000
2006 NYN NL $800,000
2005 NYN NL $500,000
2004 FLO NL $400,000
2003 FLO NL $300,000
2002 FLO NL $216,000
2001 FLO NL $214,000
1999 FLO NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $10,080,000