Rodolfo
Castro
SS · Very poor
- PAL
- 4
- WAR
- -0.7
- HR
- 6
2023
Rodolfo Castro
#11SS
Biography
- Height
- 6' 0"
- Weight
- 93 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- April 21, 2021
- Born
- May 21, 1999 (27)
- Birthplace
- Los Llanos, Dominican Republic
Career history
- Philadelphia Phillies · 2023 (1 season)
- Pittsburgh Pirates · 2021 – 2023 (3 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 92 | 227 | 48 | 6 | 24 | .211 | .619 | |
| 2023 | Philadelphia Phillies | 14 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .100 | .256 |
| 2023 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 78 | 197 | 45 | 6 | 22 | .228 | .672 |
| 2022 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 71 | 253 | 59 | 11 | 27 | .233 | .726 |
| 2021 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 31 | 86 | 17 | 5 | 8 | .198 | .653 |
| Career totals | 194 | 566 | 124 | 22 | 59 | .219 | .672 | |
Rodolfo Castro: our analysis
2023 season: .211 AVG, .297 OBP, .322 SLG, 6 HR, 24 RBI, 1 SB. WAR -0.7 · PAL 4, very poor.
In 2023, Rodolfo Castro, 27, posts a PAL Rating of 4 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.7.
On the other hand, offense (9, among the weakest in the league) and defense (13, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: positional (+1.4); his biggest cost: batting (-9.8).
A marked decline: his PAL was 34 in 2022, against 4 now; his WAR went from 0.9 to -0.7.
Advanced stats, 2023 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
69
wOBA
.277
xwOBA
.267
OPS
.619
AVG
.211
OBP
.297
HR
6
RBI
24
SB
1
PA
256
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2024 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.7
80% of cases: -0.8 to 1.4
Home runs
7
2023 WAR
-0.7
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
↓ Slight decline (-19)
- 20220.9 WAR · 1.9 per full season
- 2023-0.7 WAR · -1.6 per full season
Outlook, age included
+6 · 24 y.o. · usually still improving
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
45
Replacement or prospect
- CON
- Contact
- 55
- POW
- Power
- 69
- EYE
- Eye
- 69
- SPD
- Speed
- 70
- FLD
- Fielding
- 59
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 47
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, 2023
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, 2023 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
87.2 mi/h
16th percentile
Max exit velocity
111.4 mi/h
54th percentile
Barrels
7.8 %
46th percentile
Hard-hit
35.1 %
22th percentile
xBA
.188
1th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
27.3 pi/s
46th percentile
Outs above average
-7
11th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PHI | -0.7 | 4 | 45 | 87.2 | 111.4 | 7.8 | 35.1 | .188 |
| 2022 | PIT | 0.9 | 34 | 60 | 87.3 | 111.6 | 6.7 | 35.0 | .214 |
Game log, 2023
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28 | vs PIT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .211 |
| Sep 27 | vs PIT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .213 |
| Sep 23 | vs NYM | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .217 |
| Sep 5 | @ SD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .216 |
| Aug 29 | vs LAA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .217 |
| Aug 26 | vs STL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .219 |
| Aug 19 | @ WSH | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .220 |
| Aug 12 | vs MIN | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .216 |
| Aug 11 | vs MIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .215 |
| Aug 10 | vs WSH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .216 |
Rodolfo Castro: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Rodolfo Castro have in 2023?
Rodolfo Castro has 6 home runs in 92 games in 2023, with a .211 batting average, 24 RBIs and a .619 OPS.
How old is Rodolfo Castro?
Rodolfo Castro is 27 years old: he was born on May 21, 1999.
How tall is Rodolfo Castro, and how much does he weigh?
Rodolfo Castro is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is Rodolfo Castro from?
Dominican Republic: Rodolfo Castro was born in Los Llanos, Dominican Republic.
How good is Rodolfo Castro?
Rodolfo Castro produced -0.7 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023. His PAL rating is 4 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Rodolfo Castro getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 34 in 2022 to 4 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Rodolfo Castro's projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at -0.7 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.