Available 2024: Independent Pro OF/1B/2B and Contact Hitter with Power, Speed and NCAA D1 experience
Name: Marcos Castillo
Height: 183cm
Weight: kg
DOB: December 24, 1998
Date Available: January 1, 2024
High-Level Indy Pro experienceBats: R
Throws: R
Positions: OF, RF, CF, LF
Positions (alt): 1B, 2B
College: Coppin State University
Personal
Plus speed! 92 from the OF. 109 exit velo, I hit for occasional power, very good contact hitter, I am very fast, and use my speed a lot.
I can play all outfield positions and I can play first base very well. Second base I played in HS.
Lead by example, energy guy, keep dugout loose! I am a positive guy, I love to play the game and help people elevate their game! I am big on mental game and being relaxed and having fun! I want others to succeed as much as myself!
Career highlights
Played division 1 baseball at coppin state university. Top 10 hitter all time in my schools history. Triples record holder at my college. First team all conference in college. 81 career professional baseball games (USPBL, Frontier League) 82 pro career hits, 4 home runs, .292 Avg , 12 2B, 1 3B, 39 RBI, 15 SB 5 OF Assist
Overseas Goals
I want to continue to strive to play the game of baseball at the highest level . Overseas allows me to travel abroad and enjoy life and baseball in an environment where I can thrive ! I want to showcase my talents on the global scale and one day make it on the bigger stages !!
I always stay in top shape . I played this last summer season 2023. So I am always in top shape . I train a lot seeing velo of machines and train with other local professionals.
Articles/Recognitions
- All-USPBL Team, Player Award Candidates Announced
- Former Baseball Standout Marcos Castillo Named to USPBL All-Star Team
- Baseball Alumnus Marcos Castillo Signs with Florence Y’alls of Frontier League
- Y’alls Salvage Win in Lone Trip to Lake Erie This Season
- Florence Y’alls left fielder Marcos Castillo
Playing Experience
Coaching Experience
| YEAR | ROLE | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-22 | Camp Instructor | Urban Youth League (Baltimore, Maryland) | Youth | Worked with youth ages 8-12 in underdeveloped cities, trained kids to play the game of baseball. All baseball skills. |
| 2022 | Volunteer Coach | BUBA Baseball Facility | Youth | Helping urban youth kids find a passion for baseball, hitting and fielding. |
| 2022 | Coach | Baseball Action | Youth | Wrote lineup cards, coached games, served as hitting and outfield coach. |
| 2023 | Owner/Head Coach | YMCA Baseball Academy | Youth | Ran my own baseball academy. Taught kids ages 6-12 the game of baseball, with specialties in outfield, hitting and base running. |
Stats
Pro/Overseas Batting
| Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | New Jersey Jackals | 46 | 153 | 22 | 41 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 11 | 35 | 7 | 1 | .268 | .327 | .353 |
College/Amateur Batting
| Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Coppin State University | 42 | 152 | 25 | 46 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 31 | 14 | 28 | 12 | 4 | .303 | .374 | .467 |
| 2019 | Coppin State University | 35 | 126 | 24 | 44 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 9 | 27 | 11 | 2 | .349 | .418 | .516 |
| 2019 | Mat-Su Miners | 6 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .077 | .200 | .077 |
| 2020 | Coppin State University | 12 | 45 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | .378 | .491 | .711 |
| 2022 | Coppin State University | 54 | 196 | 39 | 62 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 40 | 23 | 33 | 18 | 4 | .316 | .409 | .490 |