2009: Played in 30 games, making 18 starts… Batted .217 for the season, compiling 13 hits and four walks… Had three multi-hit games… Drove in 11 runs and scored 10 more... Tallied three multiple-RBI games… Doubled twice and slugged one home run… Stole two bases… Went 2-for-5 with a homer and two RBIs at Morehead State (3/8)… Had two RBIs and scored a run at Morehead State (3/7)… Stroked a two-run single in his only at-bat against Mount St. Mary’s (4/9)… Went 2-for-2 with a double, an RBI and three runs against North Dakota State (3/15)… Was 2-for-3 with a run at Monmouth (4/4).
Background: Member of the Northeast Conference Academic Honor Roll... A four-year letterwinner at Union High School… Named First Team All-Union County and third team all-state in 2008… Earned Watchung County All-Star honors as a senior… Was named most valuable player of his AAU team in 2006 and 2007… Garnered junior legion all-star honors in 2006 and senior legion accolades in 2007 and 2008… Also played basketball.
Personal: Son of Edgar and Juana Castro… Born on Dec. 29, 1989… Majoring in athletic training.