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Jesús Castillo
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1995-01-17) January 17, 1995 (age 29)
San Félix, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Jesús Ronaldo Castillo Rojas (born August 27, 1995) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.

Career

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Arizona Diamondbacks

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Castillo signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent on August 27, 2011.[1] He spent the 2012 season with the Dominican Summer League Diamondbacks, going 2–4 with a 5.40 ERA over 46+2⁄3 innings.[2]

Chicago Cubs

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On February 18, 2013, Castillo and Erick Leal were traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Tony Campana.[3] He spent the 2013 season with the Venezuelan Summer League Cubs, going 0–2 with a 4.26 ERA over 19 innings.[2] He played for the Arizona League Cubs in 2014 and 2015, going 1–0 with a 2.67 ERA over 30+1⁄3 innings in 2014 and going 1–2 with a 4.58 ERA over 19+2⁄3 innings in 2015.[2]

Los Angeles Angels

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On August 1, 2016, Castillo was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for Joe Smith.[4][5] He split the 2016 season between the Eugene Emeralds and the Burlington Bees, going a combined 5–5 with a 2.87 ERA over 62+2⁄3 innings.[6] He split the 2017 season between Burlington, Inland Empire 66ers, and the Mobile BayBears, going a combined 9–6 with a 3.32 ERA over 124+2⁄3 innings.[7]

On November 20, 2017, the Angels added Castillo to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[7] He spent the 2018 season with Mobile, going 9–5 with a 4.94 ERA over 98+1⁄3 innings.[8] Castillo was designated for assignment on March 27, 2019, and outrighted on March 31.[8] He spent 2019 with Mobile, going 6–6 with a 2.71 ERA over 99+2⁄3 innings.[9] Castillo elected free agency following the season on November 4.[10]

Milwaukee Brewers

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On November 23, 2019, Castillo signed a minor league contract, with an invitation to major league spring training, with the Milwaukee Brewers.[9] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season.[11]

In 2021, Castillo made 26 appearances (19 starts) split between the Double-A Biloxi Shuckers and the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. In 105.2 innings of work, he registered a 5-9 record and 4.94 ERA with 71 strikeouts.[12] He elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2021.[13]

San Marino Baseball

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On July 14, 2023, Castillo was signed by San Marino Baseball Club of the Italian Serie A.[14]

References

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  1. ^ John Sickels (August 2, 2016). "Angels trade Joe Smith to Cubs for prospect Jesus Castillo". Minor League Ball. SB Nation. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "Jesús Castillo player page". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  3. ^ "Chicago Cubs News: The Cubs sent outfielder Tony Campana to Arizona for two pitching prospects". Chicago Tribune. February 18, 2013. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  4. ^ "Cubs acquire reliever Joe Smith from Angels". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  5. ^ "Jesus Castillo's Live Arm, Projection Excite Angels". Baseball America. April 5, 2018. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  6. ^ Josh Mayhood (August 1, 2016). "Getting to know recently-acquired 20 year old RHP Jesus Castillo". Halos Heaven. SB Nation. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  7. ^ a b "Angels, Dodgers beef up 40-man rosters in advance of Rule 5 draft deadline". November 21, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
  8. ^ a b RotoWire Staff (March 31, 2019). "Angels' Jesus Castillo: Clears waivers". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  9. ^ a b RotoWire Staff (November 23, 2019). "Brewers' Jesus Castillo: Lands with Brewers". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  10. ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  11. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
  12. ^ "Jesús Castillo Minor, Fall & Winter Leagues Statistics". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  13. ^ "2021-22 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. 9 November 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  14. ^ "San Marino più forte sul mound con Jesus Castillo". Baseball.it (in Italian). 14 July 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
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