Jason
Castro
C · HOU · Very good
- PAL
- 73
- WAR
- 1.2
- HR
- 8
2021
Jason Castro
#16C
Houston Astros
Biography
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 98 kg
- Bats
- L
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- June 22, 2010
- Born
- June 18, 1987 (39)
- Birthplace
- Castro Valley, CA, USA
- Nickname
- Stro
- Draft
- 2008
Career history
- Houston Astros · 2021 – 2022 (2 seasons)
- San Diego Padres · 2020 (1 season)
- Los Angeles Angels · 2020 (1 season)
- Minnesota Twins · 2017 – 2019 (3 seasons)
- Houston Astros · 2010 – 2016 (6 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Houston Astros | 34 | 78 | 9 | 1 | 3 | .115 | .384 |
| 2021 | Houston Astros | 66 | 149 | 35 | 8 | 21 | .235 | .799 |
| 2020 | 27 | 80 | 15 | 2 | 9 | .188 | .668 | |
| 2020 | San Diego Padres | 9 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .179 | .590 |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Angels | 18 | 52 | 10 | 2 | 6 | .192 | .708 |
| 2019 | Minnesota Twins | 79 | 237 | 55 | 13 | 30 | .232 | .767 |
| 2018 | Minnesota Twins | 19 | 63 | 9 | 1 | 3 | .143 | .495 |
| 2017 | Minnesota Twins | 110 | 356 | 86 | 10 | 47 | .242 | .721 |
| 2016 | Houston Astros | 113 | 329 | 69 | 11 | 32 | .210 | .684 |
| 2015 | Houston Astros | 104 | 337 | 71 | 11 | 31 | .211 | .648 |
| 2014 | Houston Astros | 126 | 465 | 103 | 14 | 56 | .222 | .652 |
| 2013 | Houston Astros | 120 | 435 | 120 | 18 | 56 | .276 | .835 |
| 2012 | Houston Astros | 87 | 257 | 66 | 6 | 29 | .257 | .735 |
| 2010 | Houston Astros | 67 | 195 | 40 | 2 | 8 | .205 | .573 |
| Career totals | 952 | 2981 | 678 | 97 | 325 | .227 | .699 | |
Jason Castro: our analysis
2021 season: .235 AVG, .356 OBP, .443 SLG, 8 HR, 21 RBI, 0 SB. WAR 1.2 · PAL 73, very good.
In 2021, Jason Castro, 39, posts a PAL Rating of 73 out of 100 (very good), with a WAR of 1.2.
His strengths: power (74, above average) and offense (73, above average). On the other hand, speed (37, below average) holds him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: batting (+4.8); his biggest cost: fielding (-1.5).
Advanced stats, 2021 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
122
wOBA
.347
xwOBA
.374
OPS
.799
AVG
.235
OBP
.356
HR
8
RBI
21
SB
0
PA
179
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2022 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
1.1
80% of cases: -0.1 to 2.3
Home runs
7
2021 WAR
1.2
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 20211.2 WAR · 4.0 per full season
Outlook, age included
-15 · 34 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
74
Established regular
- CON
- Contact
- 69
- POW
- Power
- 80
- EYE
- Eye
- 80
- SPD
- Speed
- 70
- FLD
- Fielding
- 62
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 87
Why these ratings?Hide details
- CON — Contact : Strikeouts avoided, xBA, squared-up contact
- POW — Power : Barrels, exit velocity, home runs, xSLG
- EYE — Eye : Walks and strikeouts
- SPD — Speed : Sprint speed (Statcast), baserunning
- FLD — Fielding : Outs above average, WAR fielding runs
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
WAR, in runs
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2021 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
90.5 mi/h
74th percentile
Max exit velocity
108.9 mi/h
17th percentile
Barrels
14.4 %
90th percentile
Hard-hit
42.3 %
60th percentile
xBA
.250
56th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
26.6 pi/s
30th percentile
Outs above average
—
Game log, 2021
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs ATH | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .235 |
| Oct 2 | vs ATH | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .230 |
| Oct 1 | vs ATH | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .228 |
| Sep 29 | vs TB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .213 |
| Sep 28 | vs TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .209 |
| Sep 26 | @ ATH | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .209 |
| Sep 24 | @ ATH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .204 |
| Sep 23 | @ LAA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .206 |
| Sep 22 | @ LAA | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .200 |
| Sep 18 | vs AZ | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
Jason Castro: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Jason Castro have in 2021?
Jason Castro has 8 home runs in 66 games in 2021, with a .235 batting average, 21 RBIs and a .799 OPS.
How old is Jason Castro?
Jason Castro is 39 years old: he was born on June 18, 1987.
How tall is Jason Castro, and how much does he weigh?
Jason Castro is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 216 lb (98 kg).
Where is Jason Castro from?
United States: Jason Castro was born in Castro Valley, CA, United States.
What team does Jason Castro play for?
Jason Castro plays for the Houston Astros in the MLB, at C, wearing number 16.
How good is Jason Castro?
Jason Castro produced 1.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021. His PAL rating is 73 out of 100: very good for his position.
Where was Jason Castro drafted?
Jason Castro: 2008.
What is Jason Castro's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at 1.1 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
