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Starlin Castro
Castro with the Cubs in 2014
Chicago Cubs – No. 13
Shortstop
Born: (1990-03-24) March 24, 1990 (age 34)
Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
debut
May 7, 2010, for the Chicago Cubs
Career statistics
(through April 22, 2015)
Batting average.285
Hits866
Home runs53
Runs batted in305
Stolen bases71
Runs344
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Starlin DeJesus Castro (born March 24, 1990) is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is a three-time Major League Baseball All-Star who holds the major league record for runs batted in in a Major League debut and the youngest player to lead the National League in hits. He is listed at 6 feet (1.83 meters) and 190 lb (86 kg).

Professional career

Minor Leagues

In 2009, Castro was named to the Florida State League All-Star team, and won MVP honors, going 4-for-4 with an inside-the-park home run in the game.[1] He was also named All-Star Futures Game for the World Team. After the season, Castro was named the best prospect in Chicago's organization by Baseball America.[2]

Chicago Cubs (2010–present)

2010

Castro with the Cubs in 2010

Castro was called up to the majors on May 7, 2010 from the Tennessee Smokies, the Cubs double A affiliate.[3] He became the first major league player born in the 1990s.[4]

In his first major league at bat he hit a three-run home run off of Homer Bailey of the Cincinnati Reds. He became the sixth player in Cubs history and 106th player overall to do so. Later in the game he hit a triple with the bases loaded, setting the record for most runs batted in (RBIs) in a major league debut with six. He finished the game two for five in the Cubs 14 to 7 win.[5] Castro finished the season with a .300/.347/.408 line with three home runs and 41 RBIs in 463 at-bats over 125 games. Despite his significant offensive contribution, Castro led the team and was second in the National League in errors with 27.

On October 19, 2010 Castro was named the shortstop on Baseball America's 2010 All-Rookie Team.[6] He was also named the shortstop on the 2010 Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team.[7] He finished tied for fifth in Rookie of the Year voting.

2011

2011 was Castro's first full season as a MLB player, and also marked his first All-Star Game selection, being one of three shortstops selected to the National League All-Star team. Castro was the youngest Chicago Cub player to make an All-Star team.[8] The same day, Castro received Edward Jones Player of the Month Award honors. Castro was the National League Player of the Week twice during the 2011 season.[9]

On September 23, 2011, Castro got his 200th base hit of the season, at Busch Stadium against the rival St. Louis Cardinals, and was the youngest member of the Cubs to ever do so.

Castro was the youngest player to ever lead the National League in hits, achieving the feat with his 207th hit of the season on September 28, 2011. Castro's game jersey was sent to the Hall of Fame, in a similar manner to his MLB debut's game jersey. His line for the 2011 season was .307/.341/.432, and it was the first season in which he hit double digit home runs (10). Overall, Castro finished the 2011 season with a .307 batting average, 10 home runs and 66 RBI. His 207 base hits and 674 at-bats both led the National League.

On defense, he led all major league shortstops in errors, with 29. He also had the lowest fielding percentage (.961).[10]

2012

Castro in 2012

Castro was selected to the National League All-Star team along with teammate Bryan LaHair. Castro finished the 2012 season playing all 162 games with a .283 average, 14 homers, and 78 RBI. He was caught stealing 13 times which led the MLB. He also led the National League again with 646 at-bats.

2013

Castro had his worst year ending with a career low batting average of .245. He hit 10 home runs and had 44 RBI's, 9 steals (SB) and 2 triples while playing in 161 games.[11]

2014

After a dissapointing 2013, Castro was selected to appear in his third All-Star game along with teammate Anthony Rizzo in 2014. Unfortunately, Castro's All-Star year came to an early end when he was injured on September 2 when he awkwardly slid into home plate in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He did not return for the balance of the year and finished with a strong batting average of .292 with 14 home runs, 65 RBI's, 4 stolen bases, 33 doubles and 1 triple in 528 at bats.[12]

Castro was the top hitting shortstop (for average) in the National League ahead of the Dodgers' Hanley Ramírez.[13] On defense he had only 15 errors and a fielding percentage of .973.

2015

During a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 20, 2015, Castro hit a ball that went foul behind home plate and accidentally struck a fan in her head. Realizing there was no protective net behind home plate, other fans would be exposed to incoming foul balls, The game was delayed for 23 minutes until the fan was escorted on a stretcher and hospitalized due to a concussion.[14]

Personal life

On December 9, 2014,[15] Castro was detained for questioning by the police regarding a shooting in one of the Dominican Republic's nightclubs. It was alleged that he and his brother got into an argument with a government official. According to Cubs's agent Paul Kinzer, he was cleared of any involvement and was not arrested, though his home was searched and Castro was questioned.[16][17]

See also

References

  1. ^ Muskat, Carrie (December 4, 2009). "Top prospects may make impact soon". MLB.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2010. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Callis, Jim (November 16, 2009). "Chicago Cubs top 10 prospects". Baseball America. Archived from the original on May 10, 2010. Retrieved June 6, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Muskat, Carrie (May 7, 2010). "Cubs call up top young shortstop Castro". MLB.com. Major League Baseball Advanced Media. Archived from the original on May 10, 2010. Retrieved June 6, 2010. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Boeck, Scott (May 8, 2010). "Jamie Moyer: 'Just doing my job'; Starlin Castro's stellar debut". USA Today. Retrieved June 6, 2010.
  5. ^ "Castro homers, drives in six to carry Cubs past Reds". ESPN.com. May 7, 2010. Archived from the original on May 10, 2010. Retrieved June 6, 2010. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Eddy, Matt (October 19, 2010). "Future Big League Stars Highlight All-Rookie Team". Baseball America. Archived from the original on October 25, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Valencia awarded with rookie honor". MLB.com. November 29, 2010. Archived from the original on December 8, 2010. Retrieved December 11, 2010. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro named to National League All-Star team". July 3, 2011. Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "MLB Players of the Week". Baseball-Reference.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ "2014 Regular Season MLB Baseball ss Fielding Statistics". Major League Baseball/ESPN. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "Starlin Castro Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Archived from the original on July 21, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ "Player Updates". MLB.com. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  13. ^ Muskat, Carrie. "Injury makes for frustrating end to Castro's season". MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved September 28, 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ Rogers, Jessie. "Foul ball hits fan during Cubs-Pirates game". espn.go.com. ESPN. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  15. ^ "Agent: Starlin Castro Cleared Of Involvement After A Nightclub Shooting". CBS. December 9, 2014. Archived from the original on January 3, 2015. Retrieved January 3, 2015. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ Paul Sullivan; Gregory Pratt (December 28, 2014). "Starlin Castro's agent says Cubs player not involved in shooting in Dominican Republic". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
  17. ^ D.J. Short (December 27, 2014). "UPDATE: Starlin Castro free after being questioned about shooting in Dominican Republic". NBC Sports. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
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