Luis Felipe Castillo

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Luis Felipe Castillo
Arizona Diamondbacks
Pitcher
Born: (1995-03-10) March 10, 1995 (age 26)
Fantino, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  Dominican Republic
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2020 Tokyo Team

Luis Felipe Castillo (born March 10, 1995) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He was signed by the Diamondbacks as an international free agent in 2012. Castillo is listed at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) and 212 pounds (96 kg) and bats and throws right handed.

Career[]

On February 16, 2012, Castillo signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent.[1] He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Diamondbacks, recording an 0-9 record and 4.48 ERA in 14 starts. He returned to the team the following season and went 4-4 with a 3.58 ERA in 14 starts.

For the 2014 season, Castillo played for the rookie-level AZL Diamondbacks, posting a 3-3 record and 4.40 ERA in 15 appearances. The next season, Castillo recorded a 1.83 ERA in 11 games with the team. In 2016, he played for the rookie-level Missoula Osprey, posting an 0-3 record and 4.04 ERA in 19 games. For the 2017 season season, Castillo played for the Low-A Hillsboro Hops, registering a 2.91 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 34.0 innings of work. He split the 2018 season between the Single-A Kane County Cougars, Hillsboro, and Missoula, accumulating a 2.41 ERA in 24 appearances between the three teams. In 2019, Castillo played tor the High-A Visalia Rawhide, recording a 9-0 record and 3.81 ERA in 43 appearances.[2]

Castillo did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] He was assigned to the Double-A Amarillo Sod Poodles to begin the 2021 season before receiving a promotion to the Triple-A Reno Aces in June.[4]

International career[]

Castillo was named to the Dominican Republic national baseball team for the 2020 Summer Olympics (contested in 2021).[5]

References[]

  1. ^ "Luis Castillo Stats & Scouting Report". Baseball America.
  2. ^ "Luis Castillo Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
  3. ^ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". mlb traderumors.com.
  4. ^ "Luis Castillo Stats, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com.
  5. ^ "Dominicana presenta roster oficial para Juegos Olímpicos". ESPNdeportes.com. July 8, 2021.

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