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Ramon Castro

Chicago White Sox

1976/03/01 33

6-3 245

Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

R / R

11

the Houston Astros in 1994 (1st round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 White Sox 31 76 8 14 3 0 4 12 8 23 0 0 .184 .262 .382
2009 Mets 26 79 5 20 5 0 3 13 8 16 0 0 .253 .322 .430

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has a very solid bat, including a little power and the ability to hit for average. Hits quite well with runners on base and is solid behind the plate.
Flaws
  • Is not a terribly patient hitter and runs even more slowly than most catchers. Has been beset by injuries throughout his Major League career.
Career Potential
  • An offensive backup catcher.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

May 29, 2009 Acquired from the New York Mets.
May 12, 2009 Missed 2 games (quadriceps injury).
May 10, 2009 Quadriceps injury, day-to-day.
September 12, 2008 Missed 12 games (quadricep injury).
August 27, 2008 Quadricep & ankle injury, 15-day DL.
August 12, 2008 Missed 3 games (right ankle injury).
August 9, 2008 Right ankle injury, day-to-day.
August 7, 2008 Missed 3 games (sprained right ankle).
August 3, 2008 Sprained right ankle, day-to-day.
June 2, 2008 Missed 2 games (left elbow injury).
May 31, 2008 Left elbow injury, day-to-day.
May 9, 2008 Missed 32 games (strained right hamstring).
March 30, 2008 Strained right hamstring, 15-day DL.
November 16, 2007 Re-signed as a free agent by the New York Mets to a two-year contract.
October 30, 2007 Filed for free agency.
September 15, 2007 Missed 29 games (lower back pain).
August 18, 2007 Lower back pain, 15-day DL.
August 14, 2007 Lower back pain, day-to-day.
September 27, 2006 Missed 56 games (ribcage injury).
August 24, 2006 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (ribcage injury).
August 4, 2006 Ribcage injury, 15-day DL.
July 30, 2006 Ribcage injury, day-to-day.
January 10, 2006 Re-signed by the New York Mets to a one-year contract.
June 2, 2005 Missed 16 games (strained right quadriceps).
May 16, 2005 Strained right quadriceps, 15-day DL.
April 2, 2005 Contract purchased from Norfolk (AAA).
December 23, 2004 Signed by the New York Mets to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.
October 19, 2004 Opted for free agency.
October 4, 2004 Missed 110 games to the end of the regular season (toe injury).
July 31, 2004 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (toe injury).
June 1, 2004 Toe injury, 15-day DL.
December 19, 2003 Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract.
September 30, 2003 Not on playoff roster.
March 1, 2003 Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract.
June 8, 2002 Missed 18 games (strained right elbow).
May 18, 2002 Strained right elbow, 15-day DL.
September 1, 2001 Contract purchased from Calgary (AAA).
April 11, 2001 Outrighted to Calgary (AAA).

Trades

May 29, 2009 New York Mets traded Ramon Castro to the Chicago White Sox for Lance Broadway.
December 23, 2004 Signed by the New York Mets to a minor league contract.
July 6, 1998 Houston Astros traded Ramon Castro to the Florida Marlins for Jay Powell and Scott Makarewicz.
June 2, 1994 Drafted by the Houston Astros in the 1st round in 1994.

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