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Jose Castillo

Washington Nationals

1981/03/19 28

6-1 220

Las Mercedes, Venezuela

R / R

5

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2008 Astros 15 32 4 9 1 0 0 2 2 10 0 0 .281 .314 .312
2008 Giants 112 394 42 96 28 4 6 35 25 71 2 2 .244 .290 .381

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has a line-drive swing and solid base-running ability. His tools in the infield are above average. Hits surprisingly well with runners in scoring position.
Flaws
  • None of his offensive tools will blow anyone away, and he occasionally loses his focus on defense. Is an impatient hitter.
Career Potential
  • An average starting infielder or solid reserve.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

March 28, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.
December 23, 2008 Signed by the Washington Nationals to a minor league contract.
October 8, 2008 Outrighted to Round Rock (AAA).
August 20, 2008 Claimed off waivers from the San Francisco Giants.
August 13, 2008 Designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants.
March 22, 2008 Claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants from the Florida Marlins.
March 20, 2008 Waived by the Florida Marlins.
December 24, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract.
December 6, 2007 Released by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
February 7, 2007 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
November 18, 2005 Activated from the 60-day DL (knee injury).
October 2, 2005 Missed 37 games to the end of the regular season (knee injury).
August 27, 2005 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (knee injury).
August 23, 2005 Knee injury, 15-day DL.
August 22, 2005 Knee injury, day-to-day.
May 5, 2005 Missed 24 games (strained oblique muscle).
April 7, 2005 Strained oblique muscle, 15-day DL.
March 14, 2003 Optioned to Altoona (AA).
March 2, 2003 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
November 20, 2002 Added to the 40-man roster by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Trades

December 23, 2008 Signed by the Washington Nationals to a minor league contract.
August 20, 2008 Claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros from the San Francisco Giants.
March 22, 2008 Claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants from the Florida Marlins.
December 24, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the Florida Marlins.
July 2, 1997 Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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