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In 2009, Castro was named to the [[Florida State League]] All-Star team, and won MVP honors, going 4-for-4 with an [[inside-the-park home run]] in the game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091204&content_id=7757602&vkey=affililiate&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc |title=Top prospects may make impact soon |last=Muskat |first=Carrie |date=December 4, 2009 |publisher=[[MLB.com]] |accessdate=June 6, 2010}}</ref> He was also named [[All-Star Futures Game]] for the World Team. After the season, Castro was named the best prospect in Chicago's organization by [[Baseball America]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269148.html|title=Chicago Cubs top 10 prospects |last=Callis|first=Jim|date=November 16, 2009 |publisher=[[Baseball America]] |accessdate=June 6, 2010}}</ref> |
In 2009, Castro was named to the [[Florida State League]] All-Star team, and won MVP honors, going 4-for-4 with an [[inside-the-park home run]] in the game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091204&content_id=7757602&vkey=affililiate&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc |title=Top prospects may make impact soon |last=Muskat |first=Carrie |date=December 4, 2009 |publisher=[[MLB.com]] |accessdate=June 6, 2010}}</ref> He was also named [[All-Star Futures Game]] for the World Team. After the season, Castro was named the best prospect in Chicago's organization by [[Baseball America]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269148.html|title=Chicago Cubs top 10 prospects |last=Callis|first=Jim|date=November 16, 2009 |publisher=[[Baseball America]] |accessdate=June 6, 2010}}</ref> |
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| Starlin Castro | |
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 Starlin Castro with the Cubs in 2010. | |
| Chicago Cubs – No. 13 | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: March 24, 1990 Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| debut | |
| May 7, 2010, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Career statistics (through May 15, 2012) | |
| Batting average | .307 |
| Hits | 395 |
| Home runs | 14 |
| Runs batted in | 129 |
| Runs | 161 |
| Stolen Bases | 44 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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Starlin DeJesus Castro (born March 24, 1990 in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball shortstop for the Chicago Cubs.
Professional career
Minor Leagues
In 2009, Castro was named to the Florida State League All-Star team, and won MVP honors, going 4-for-4 with an inside-the-park home run in the game.[1] He was also named All-Star Futures Game for the World Team. After the season, Castro was named the best prospect in Chicago's organization by Baseball America.[2] hes an ok player
Chicago Cubs
2010
Castro was called up to the majors for the first time on May 7, 2010 from the Tennessee Smokies, the Cubs double A affiliate.[3] He became the first major league player born in the 1990s.[4]
In his first major league at bat he hit a three-run home run off of Homer Bailey of the Cincinnati Reds. He became the sixth player in Cubs history and 106th player overall to do so. Later in the game he hit a triple with the bases loaded, setting the record for most runs batted in in a major league debut with 6. He finished the game two for five in the Cubs 14 to 7 win.[5] Castro finished the season with a .300/.347/.408 line with three home runs and 41 runs batted in in 463 at bats over 125 games. Despite his significant offensive contribution, Castro led the team and was second in the National League in errors with 27.
On October 19, 2010 Castro was named the shortstop on Baseball America's 2010 All-Rookie Team.[6] He was also named the shortstop on the 2010 Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team.[7] He also finished tied for 5th in Rookie of the Year voting.
2011
2011 was Castro's first full season as an MLB player, and also marked his first All-Star Game selection, being one of 3 shortstops selected to the National League All-Star team. Castro was the youngest player to make the All-Star Game as a member of the Chicago Cubs. The same day, Castro received Edward Jones Player of the Month Award honors.[8]
On September 23, 2011, Castro got his 200th base hit of the season at Busch Stadium against the rival St. Louis Cardinals, and was the youngest member of the Chicago Cubs to ever do so.
Castro was the youngest player to ever lead the National League in hits, finishing the feat with his 207th hit of the season on September 28, 2011. Castro's game jersey was sent to the Hall of Fame, in a similar manner to his MLB debut's game jersey. His line for the 2011 season was .307/.341/.432, and it was the first season in which he hit double digit home runs (10).
On defense, he led all major league shortstops in errors, with 29, as he also had the lowest fielding percentage (.961).[9]
See also
References
- ^ Muskat, Carrie (December 4, 2009). "Top prospects may make impact soon". MLB.com. Retrieved June 6, 2010.
- ^ Callis, Jim (November 16, 2009). "Chicago Cubs top 10 prospects". Baseball America. Retrieved June 6, 2010.
- ^ Muskat, Carrie (May 7, 2010). "Cubs call up top young shortstop Castro". MLB.com. Retrieved June 6, 2010.
- ^ Boeck, Scott (May 8, 2010). "Jamie Moyer: 'Just doing my job'; Starlin Castro's stellar debut". USA Today. Retrieved June 6, 2010.
- ^ ESPN.com news services (May 7, 2010). "Castro homers, drives in six to carry Cubs past Reds". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 6, 2010.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (October 19, 2010). "Future Big League Stars Highlight All-Rookie Team". Baseball America. Retrieved October 21, 2010.
- ^ "Valencia awarded with rookie honor". Mlb.com. November 29, 2010. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
- ^ http://mlb.mlb.com/content/printer_friendly/chc/y2011/m07/d03/c21342992.jsp
- ^ [1]
External links
- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)