(36-for-202) led the AL…it was the best mark by an AL rookie since NYY Dellin Betances (.149) in 2014...Made 32 relief apps and 11 starts as an opener… he and Ryne Stanek became the first pair of rookie teammates in major league history to each make at least 10 starts and 30 relief apps...His avg. The quest to build a better life for his wife and two daughters entails more than throwing a ball and logging service time toward salary arbitration and free agency. As he piles up strikeouts and builds his baseball resume, Castillo is navigating the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. Or write about sports? “When a mother and father have 10 kids, it’s difficult. Recalled from Triple-A Durham on June 5, his first career major league action, and remained with the Rays through the end of the season… his 43 apps ranked 8th among AL rookies and 5th after the date of his call up...Min. Are you a Stathead, too? January 18, 1994 Tampa Bay Rays optioned RHP Diego Castillo to Durham Bulls. Ryan Yarbrough #48. Jose Alvarado #46. At age 20 -- uncommonly old by Dominican standards -- he signed as a free agent with the Tampa Bay Rays. In 2018, Minnesota Twins reliever and Dominican native Fernando Rodney posed for pictures holding an American flag and standing beside a Statue of Liberty replica during his citizenship ceremony. Pre-Arb Eligible, Service Time (01/2020): 1.118 I’ve been living here and I love it here. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. RHP Diego Castillo assigned to Peoria Javelinas. Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent RHP Diego Castillo to a minor league contract. Join our linker program. John Curtiss #84. Tampa Bay Rays sent RHP Diego Castillo on a rehab assignment to GCL Rays. Debut: June 6, 2018 (Age 24-139d, 19,278th in MLB history) vs. WSN 1.0 IP, 0 H, 2 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER When he saw the construction workers in their hard hats building schools and sports complexes in his hometown in the Dominican Republic, he envisioned himself drawing up the plans and overseeing the projects. MLBPA trademarks, copyrighted works and other intellectual property rights are owned by MLBPA and may not be used without its consent. Exceeded rookie limits during 2018 season, 2020 Contract Status: © 2020 Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). in Cabrera, Dominican Republic Castillo didn’t throw hard enough to impress the scouts as a teenager, and he put baseball on hold to concentrate on academics. © 2020 Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). Diego Castillo (born January 18, 1994) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He needed to work to care for 10 kids, and that’s a big challenge.’’. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. It’s a lot safer to live here, and I think about my family’s safety.’’. If Diego Castillo didn’t throw a 96 mph fastball and a wipeout slider, he might be making a living with a level and a tape measure. Contact the Major League Baseball Players Association. April 4, 2017 RHP Diego Castillo assigned to Montgomery Biscuits from Charlotte Stone Crabs. The oppression displayed by Antón and Diego has resulted in revolution. Right shoulder inflammation. It’s all part of the plan. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. While the beaches, waterfalls and lush vegetation are a boon to tourism, many of the locals make their livings through farming. “Sometimes you forget what guys have gone through to get where they are,’’ Rodriguez said. All rights reserved. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. If Diego Castillo didn’t throw a 96 mph fastball and a wipeout slider, he might be making a living with a level and a tape measure. Castillo came in with the bases loaded and one out in the eighth … Ryan Thompson #81.  •  All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Diego Castillo #63. In his major-league debut, Castillo struck out two and pitched a scoreless inning against Washington. All Rights Reserved. He has a real value system in place. RHP Diego Castillo assigned to Hudson Valley Renegades from Princeton Rays. Diego Castillo is the son of the dictator of Yara, Antón Castillo. He had a flair for math as a boy, and engineering seemed like a worthy pursuit. He’s a phenomenal human being.’’. The list included Yasiel Puig, a Cuba native, Oliver Perez, who grew up in Mexico, and Carlos Santana and Hanley Ramirez, both born and raised in the Dominican Republic. do, Debut: Rays reliever Diego Castillo pursuing two dreams: A World Series, and U.S. citizenship. Recorded the save in the Governors' Cupclinching win over Scranton/WilkesBarre (Yankees) and the Triple-A National Championship Game over Memphis (Cardinals)… did not allow a run in 4 apps in the IL postseason spanning 5 IP (1-H, 0-BB, 8-SO).... Made one relief app for the Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Winter League... Named to the Rays Organizational All-Star Team by MLB.com... Ranked by Baseball America as the No. Free Agent: 2025, More Diego Castillo Pages at Baseball Reference, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, October 19, 12:55AM. Made 65 apps including 6 starts as an opener… after returning from his June 23-July 11 stint on the 10-day IL for right shoulder inflammation, went 4-2 with a 2.88 ERA (34.1-IP, 11-ER) in 32 apps (6 starts)…went 3-0 with a 1.23 ERA (14.2-IP, 2-ER) in 12 apps in September...Ranked 2nd on the team with 8 saves, behind Emilio Pagán (20)…seven of those came before the All-Star break...Suffered 8 losses, including seven in relief, tied for 5th-most among major league relievers and tied for 2nd-most in the AL...His average fastball velocity, according to FanGraphs, was 98.3 mph…his hardest-thrown pitch, according to StatCast, was 100.7 mph...Made his first Opening Day roster…did not allow an earned run in his first 9 apps spanning 10 IP, with 3 hits, 3 BB and 10 SO over that span...On March 31 vs. HOU, recorded his first career save in the Rays fourth game...On April 19 vs. BOS, yielded back-to-back homers to Mookie Betts and Mitch Moreland to start the 8th inning, the first time in his career he allowed multiple homers in an outing…was the third time in franchise history a pitcher faced multiple batters and allowed homers to every batter faced, following Chris Archer on Sep 2, 2017 at CWS (2 BF, removed due to injury) and Alex Colomé on Aug 26, 2016 at HOU (2 BF, including a walk-off homer)...On May 31 vs. MIN, inherited 1-on, 2-out in the 8th inning and retired Miguel Sanó to end the frame…loaded the bases without allowing a hit (HBP, IBB, HBP) in the 9th inning and took the loss when Adam Kolarek allowed a 2-run single…was the first time in his career he hit multiple batters in an outing...On June 20 at OAK, yielded a career-high 4 runs, including a 3-run, walk-off homer to Matt Chapman for a blown save…walked the No. 8 hitters to put 2-on, 2-out for the top of the order…it was the first time in his career he was on the mound for a walk-off loss.