![]() After the 2017 season, he left the Dodgers to become the director of operations for the Tijuana Toros in the Mexican League. In 2016, he was added to the Dodgers major league staff as a quality assurance coach. Castro was the Dodgers minor league infield coordinator in 2015. He was also a coach with the Mexico national baseball team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Coaching Ĭastro agreed to a new position as a special assistant to the general manager with the Dodgers, with involvement in player development and talent evaluation. Over 17 years in the major leagues, he batted. He retired from baseball on July 10, 2011. After appearing in seven games, during which he was 4-for-14 (.286), he was again designated for assignment on June 6. ![]() On May 13, 2011, he had his contract purchased by the Dodgers. He was assigned to the AAA Albuquerque Isotopes. He became a free agent after the season but re-signed with the Dodgers on a minor league contract that included an invitation to spring training. The Dodgers had intended to recall him when rosters expanded in September, but he chose to remain home to attend to an ailing family member. He appeared in one game and was designated for assignment on August 21. The Dodgers called him up to the Majors on August 11, 2010. Los Angeles Dodgers (third stint) Ĭastro was released by the Phillies on July 17, 2010, and returned to the Dodgers on a minor-league contract on July 27, 2010. Playing third base, Castro fielded the ground ball and threw to first, completing the 27th and final out of Roy Halladay's perfect game on May 29, 2010. Castro temporarily replaced Jimmy Rollins at shortstop after Rollins suffered a right calf injury. He spent the season as a backup infielder and then filed for free agency again.Ĭastro agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on November 24. He became a free agent at the end of the season and on January 4, 2009, he signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with his original team, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Castro started more games at shortstop than any other player in 2008 for the Orioles. After spending some time playing for the Rockies' Triple-A affiliate, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, he was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on July 19 for infielder Mike McCoy, and was immediately added to the major league roster. On May 2, 2008, he became a free agent, and signed with the Colorado Rockies. On April 21, 2008, Castro was designated for assignment by the Reds. On September 25, 2006, the Reds signed him to a two-year, $2 million extension. On June 15, 2006, Castro was traded back to the Cincinnati Reds for minor league outfielder Brandon Roberts. 257/.279/.386, and his nine sacrifices were seventh in the league. Bartlett struggled and Castro saw increased playing time. In 2005, Castro was signed by the Minnesota Twins as a backup to rookie shortstop Jason Bartlett. 253/.290/.388 with career highs of nine home runs and 33 RBI in 113 games. He played with the Reds from 2000 to 2004, mostly as a utility player. Cincinnati Reds Īfter seeing very little playing time during the 1999 season, Castro was traded by the Dodgers to the Cincinnati Reds for Kenny Lutz on April 1, 2000, just before the start of the season. His primary position was shortstop, but he also backed up at second base and third base. Playing for the Dodgers was especially meaningful for Castro, as he idolized fellow Mexican and former Dodgers pitching ace Fernando Valenzuela as a child.Ĭastro played for the Dodgers through the 1999 season. He got his first at bat on September 11, and recorded his first career hit in his first career start on October 1 against the San Diego Padres. He was selected to the Texas League All-Star Team while with San Antonio in 1994.Ĭastro made his major league debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Septemagainst the Montreal Expos as a defensive replacement at third base. He followed that up with time spent with the Bakersfield Dodgers, San Antonio Missions and Albuquerque Dukes. During the 20 seasons, Castro was the infield coach for the Phillies.īaseball career Los Angeles Dodgers Ĭastro was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1991 and began his trek through the minor leagues with the Great Falls Voyagers in 1991. Following his retirement as a player, Castro joined the Dodgers organization as a coach. Castro was known mainly for his defensive abilities. Juan Gabriel Castro (born June 20, 1972), is a Mexican former professional baseball infielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, and Philadelphia Phillies, during his 17-year big league career. ![]() June 4, 2011, for the Los Angeles Dodgers September 2, 1995, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
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