Starlin Castro

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Starlin DeJesus Castro

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 1", Weight 160 lb.

Born March 24, 1990 in Monte Cristi Dominican Republic

Starlin Castro made his pro debut in 2007. He signed with the Chicago Cubs in October 2006. In 2007, he hit .299/.371/.371 for the DSL Cubs with 13 steals in 15 tries and 47 runs in 60 games. The next year, Castro batted .311/.364/.464 for the AZL Cubs while splitting time between second base and shortstop; Baseball America rated him the #14 prospect in the Arizona League and #7 Cubs prospect. He will play in the 2009 Futures Game.