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JESUS CASTILLO, SHORTSTOP
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| Born: September 1, 2002 Height: 5’11” Weight: 160 Bats: Both Throws: Right Signed: Int’l Free Agent, 2019, Pittsburgh Pirates How Acquired: International Free Agent Country: Venezuela Agent: N/A |
WTM’s PLAYER PROFILE |
| The Pirates signed Castillo as a shortstop and he has the athleticism to stay there. He grew some before signing and still probably needs to get stronger.
2020 2021 Castillo did a good job of getting on base, but didn’t hit for any power. He showed good speed on the bases. He played second, third and short, appearing the most at second. Javier Rivas got the most time at short. Castillo’s error totals were low for that level. 2022 Castillo had a strong season, with excellent plate discipline. The big drawback, obviously, was the lack of power. He played second, third and short, most commonly second, and was very steady defensively. He made only six errors total, which again is low for the level. Castillo took a big step forward in 2022. It’d help going forward if he hit for more power. |
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CONTRACT INFORMATION
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| 2023: Minor League Contract |
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PLAYER INFORMATION
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| Signing Bonus: N/A MiLB Debut: 2021 MLB Debut: N/A MiLB FA Eligible: 2025 MLB FA Eligible: N/A Rule 5 Eligible: 2023 Added to 40-Man: N/A Options Remaining: 3 MLB Service Time: 0.000 |
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TRANSACTIONS
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| July 2, 2019: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent. |
