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Welington Castillo

Chicago Cubs #53 - Catcher

Born: 1987/04/24 Age: 24

Height: 5-10 Weight: 210

Place of birth: San Isidro, Dom. Rep.

Bats/Throws: R / R

Seasons: 2

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG
2006	0	7	26	4	5	0	0	0	0	1	6	0	0	.192	.250	.192
2007	0	98	317	41	86	11	2	11	44	23	77	1	3	.271	.334	.423
2008	0	33	121	15	33	8	0	0	12	4	23	1	0	.273	.299	.339
2009	0	95	319	27	74	16	0	11	39	15	71	1	0	.232	.275	.386
2010	0	69	239	35	61	17	1	13	59	19	58	0	2	.255	.317	.498
2011	0	2	6	2	4	3	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	.667	.778	.167
career	Total	11	33	3	8	4	0	1	5	1	11	0	0	.242	.265	.455

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6 2012 Roster Projection: Chicago Cubs

by Satchel Price from MLB Daily Dish on Oct 27, 2011 10:00 AM EDT

Over at MLBDD, we're going through a series that projects the 2012 25-man roster for each team based on players already under contract. We're going in the reverse order of win-loss record, and today we're getting to the Chicago Cubs.

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Scouting Report

Assets	Owns very good game-calling skills and defensive ability behind the plate. Also boasts home-run power.
Flaws	Lacks polish as a hitter and doesn't usually have a flattering walk/strikeout ratio. Like most catchers, he lacks mobility.
Career Potential	Talented catcher with some upside. Awards

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

May 29, 2011	Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
May 11, 2011	Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
March 28, 2011	Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
September 2, 2010	Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
August 23, 2010	Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
August 10, 2010	Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
March 19, 2010	Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
November 20, 2009	Contract purchased from Tennesse (AA).

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December 8, 2004

Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Chicago Cubs.

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