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Jason Castro #15 - C

Houston

  • Age: 25
  • DOB: 1987/06/18
  • POB: Castro Valley, CA
  • Height: 6-3 Weight: 215lbs
  • Bats/Throws: L/R
  • MLB Seasons: 2
  • Drafted by Houston in 2008 (1st round).
  • Current Status: On roster
  • Performance: Castro is hot (.375, 1HR in last 8AB).
GPABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSEAVGOBPSLGOPS
Year to date381431635120411941102.245.288.413.701
On Pace1555836514349016453716740-.245.288.413.701

Scouting Report

AssetsBrings a big frame and excellent athleticism to the catching position. Shows good instincts as a hitter, making good contact and not striking out much.
FlawsNeeds to show he can develop more power at the plate and become a consistent all-round performer behind the dish. Injuries are a concern.
Career potentialTalented catcher with upside, when healthy.

Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions

2012/08/12Missed 31 games (right knee injury).
2012/07/15Right knee injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to July 8th, 2012).
2012/04/27Missed 1 game (sore neck).
2012/04/25Sore neck, day-to-day.
2012/02/18Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
2011/10/31Missed all 162 regular season games (right knee surgery).
2011/05/28Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (right knee surgery).
2011/03/31Right knee surgery, 15-day DL (retroactive to March 22nd, 2011).
2010/06/20Contract purchased from Round Rock (AAA).
2010/03/30Assigned by the Houston Astros to their minor league camp.

Trades

2008/06/05Drafted by the Houston Astros in the 1st round (10th overall) in 2008.

Career Stats

YearTeamLeagueGPABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSEAVGOBPSLGOPS
2013HoustonAL381431635120411941102.245.288.413.701
2012HoustonNL8725729661526293161006.257.334.401.735
2012Oklahoma CityAAA4131610122100-.462.533.7691.302
2012Corpus ChristiAA351420002000-.800.8571.2002.057
2011Hou-InjuredNL-----------------
2010HoustonNL6719526408128224100-.205.286.287.573
2010Round RockAAA57211315670426323411-.265.365.355.720
2009Corpus ChristiAA6323938701113292535219.293.362.385.747
2009LancasterA5620727642017443041115.309.399.517.916
2008Tri-CityA391381038902122232024.275.383.384.767
TotalMLB19259571141353124862143108.237.308.366.674
TotalNL1544525510623383753102006.235.314.352.666
TotalAL381431635120411941102.245.288.413.701
TotalAAA61224326280528343511-.277.375.379.754
TotalAA6624439741313292735219.303.375.402.777
TotalA95345371022919565273139.296.393.464.857

Legend:

GP - games played
AB - at bats
R - runs
H - hits
TB - total bases
2B - doubles
3B - triples
HR - home runs
RBI - runs batted in
BB - walks or base on balls
SO - strikeouts
SB - stolen bases
CS - caught stealing
E - errors
AVG - average
OBP - on-base percentage
SLG - slugging perentage