Starlin Castro is a Dominican-American baseball player who played as a shortstop for the Washington Nationals. His career began with the Chicago Cubs in 2010, where he quickly made a name for himself as a powerful hitter and a reliable fielder. Castro's career averages were impressive, hitting .280 with an OPS of .741, 173 home runs, and 837 RBIs. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including three All-Star Game appearances in 2011, 2012, and 2014, and a Silver Slugger Award in 2011. More about Starlin Castro
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In 2015, Castro was traded to the New York Yankees, where he played as a second baseman. He played with the team until 2019, where he had several ups and downs in his career. He hit .307 in his first season, but his performance dwindled over time. He spent the next few seasons struggling with injuries and inconsistency, hitting just .270 in 2018. In 2019, after returning from an injury, Castro finished the season with an impressive .302 batting average.In total, we tracked 996 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Starlin Castro (STARLIN CASTRO SIGNED FRAMED PHOTO MONTAGE AUTO CHICAGO CUBS ESPN V FOUNDATION) was sold in July 2012 for $511.00 while the cheapest item (#BAR-SC Starlin Castro Chicago Cubs 2011 Bowman Platinum Autograph Parallel /666) found a new owner for $0.99 in May 2023. The month with the most items sold (34) was July 2011 with an average selling price of $45.47 for an autographed item of Starlin Castro. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in June 2017 with $179.95 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $2.50 was June 2023. In average, an autographed item from Starlin Castro is worth $29.00.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Starlin Castro were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
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2010 Topps Chrome Rookie Refractor Autograph Starlin Castro 499/499 Mint BGS 9 | $20.00 | ||
2012 Bowman Platinum Starlin Castro #/50 Gold Autograph Auto Jersey Relic Cubs | $5.99 | ||
STARLIN CASTRO #16/25 2011 Topps Tier One #OR-SC AUTOGRAPH FREE SHIPPING B1R1S3 | $5.01 | ||
STARLIN CASTRO 2010 TOPPS CHROME ROOKIE AUTOGRAPH RC AUTO PSA Q1774 | $8.50 | ||
STARLIN CASTRO 2011 BOWMAN PLATINUM P/S GAME JERSEY & CERTIFIED AUTOGRAPH#/666 | $3.99 | ||
Starlin Castro 2012 Topps Signature Swatches Dual Patches GAME USED JERSEY AUTO | $2.99 | ||
STARLIN CASTRO 2012 TOPPS TRIBUTE AUTOGRAPH CHICAGO CUBS AUTO /99 | $1.25 | ||
Starlin Castro Chicago Cubs Signed Auto 2015 Topps Card #43 ~ COA | $14.95 | ||
STARLIN CASTRO SIGNED 2011 TOPPS HERITAGE CHICAGO CUBS AUTO - AUTOGRAPH | $13.00 | ||
Starlin Castro Signed Majestic Chicago Cubs Jersey AUTO Authentic Sticker Sz XL | $35.00 |
Nationals' Castro suspended 30 games by MLB (07/30/21): Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro was suspended 30 games without pay by Major League Baseball on Friday for violating its domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.
Nationals' Starlin Castro suspended 30 games for violating MLB domestic violence (07/30/21): Castro had been placed on administrative leave earlier this month
MLB extends leave of Nats' Castro by seven days (07/24/21): Washington's Starlin Castro had his administrative leave extended an additional seven days, through July 29th, by Major League Baseball and the Players Association on Friday.
Nationals' Starlin Castro not expected back with team following domestic violenc (07/21/21): Castro was placed on administrative leave last week
GM: Nats don't expect Castro back this season (07/21/21): Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Tuesday he doesn't plan on having infielder Starlin Castro, who was placed on administrative leave July 16 under MLB's domestic violence policy, back with the team this season.
Nationals' Castro placed on administrative leave (07/2021): Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro has been placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball, the league announced Friday.
Nationals' Starlin Castro breaks wrist as Washington loses key bat (08/2020): Prospect Luis Garcia was called up to replace Castro
MLB hot stove: Nationals agree to two-year contract with infielder Starlin Castr (01/2020): Washington is still in the market for a third baseman
Marlins decline Castro's $16M option for 2020 (11/2019): The rebuilding Miami Marlins have declined their $16 million option on infielder Starlin Castro for 2020 and will pay him a $1 million buyout, allowing him to become a free agent. Castro had a career-high 22 homers this season.
Starlin Castro, a cup of beer and the most impressive at-bat of 2018 (11/2018): On July 9, a Marine famously dunked a home run ball into his drink and chugged away. But how the ball got there in the first place is far more interesting.
Cubs get jolt from Dexter Fowler, Starlin Castro in 9-5 win vs. Rockies (04/2015): DENVER — Aside from a tweak in the middle of the order, Cubs manager Joe Maddon wasn't about to revamp the lineup Saturday night despite their lack of clutch hitting.
Starlin Castro not in Cubs' lineup, cuts loom (03/2015): MESA, Ariz. -- Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro apparently will get Tuesday off as he celebrates his 25th birthday.
Levine: Staying Healthy On, Off Field A Priority For Starlin Castro (02/2015): Castro was in the area of two shootings in the Dominican Republic in the offseason.
Cubs' Starlin Castro relocates to Arizona following shooting incidents (01/2015): In wake of Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro's connection to two separate gunfire incidents this offseason in the Dominican Republic, the 24 year-old has decided to move his family to Arizona.
Starlin Castro’s agent thinks his client would be better off living year-round i (12/2014): Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro was cleared of any wrongdoing in a shooting at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic over the weekend, but he has now had two such incidents in the past month.
Starlin Castro, Anthony Rizzo itching to return (09/2014): TORONTO — Even with a discolored lower left leg, Starlin Castro hasn't ruled out rejoining the Cubs before the end of the season.
Cubs fine with soft handling of Starlin Castro (08/2014): ST. LOUIS — One of the main reasons the Cubs fired manager Dale Sveum after last season with a year left on his contract was the perception Sveum's tough love approach toward Starlin Castro wasn't working.
Starlin Castro fly in 16th shakes Rockies, ends Cubs' longest game (07/2014): Catcher John Baker scored the winning run in the bottom of the 16th inning after pitching a scoreless top half, and the Chicago Cubs overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Roberto Hernandez was ejected without a warning for hitting Starlin Castro with (06/2014): Home plate umpire Mark Ripperger had a quick trigger to eject Roberto Hernandez from the game after he hit Starlin Castro with a fastball.
Starlin Castro ProCamp (05/2014): Starlin Castro wants to play baseball with you! Attend the Citi Starlin Castro Baseball ProCamp, presented by SunnyD! Kids in grades 1 to 8 can join Starlin, July 22nd at Evanston Township High School. Focusing on baseball fundamentals (and fun!), …
Starlin Castro, Anthony Rizzo hitting for Cubs (04/2014): The Cubs won't win much this year, but at least Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro are hitting the ball.
Lindholm: Who’s The Real Starlin Castro? (02/2014): After a disappointing 2013 season, 2014 looms large for Starlin Castro.
Starlin Castro Had $3.6 Million Seized from Bank Account After Dispute with Base (12/2013): Money. Always money.
Routine Line Drive Avoids Starlin Castro's Glove (09/2013): Just your garden-variety three-base error for Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro in this afternoon's fourth inning. He would later boot a grounder in the ninth, too, but the Cubs did manage to win. Read more...
Starlin Castro's home run sinks Phillies (08/2013): CHICAGO — Starlin Castro put an emphatic end to his power drought with one impressive drive.Castro hit a long solo shot in the sixth for his first homer in a month, helping the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory over...
Baffoe: Faith In Starlin Castro Seems To Be Paying Off (07/2013): Is Starlin Castro turning the corner again?
Todd Hollandsworth on Starlin Castro (06/2013): Comcast SportsNet’s Cubs analyst Todd Hollandsworth joined Jordan Bernfield on “Cubs Weekly” to discuss how the Cubs have handled Starlin Castro’s playing time, and how he has looked since his day off earlier this week. …
Bernstein: Starlin Castro Is Getting Worse (05/2013): Alarm bells are going off, and nobody seems to notice or care.
Starlin Castro doubles in 9th, Cubs beat SF Giants, 4-3 (04/2013): Starlin Castro's ninth-inning double off the center-field wall gave the Chicago Cubs a 4-3 win Friday over the San Francisco Giants.
Cubs' Starlin Castro Returns From Hamstring Injury (03/2013): After two weeks out with a hamstring injury, Starlin Castro was happy to be back on the field.
Starlin Castro Leaves Spring Training Game With Hamstring Injury (02/2013): Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro left Wednesday's game against the Dodgers in Mesa, Ariz. after pulling up and grabbing his leg while running to first base.
Report: Diamondbacks, Cubs discussed Justin Upton for Starlin Castro trade (01/2013): The Cubs balked at the offer and cut off talks, according to Levine. Arizona has openly discussed Upton’s availability during the offseason , and he has be on been rumored to be on the trading block throughout the past year.
Starlin Castro Vows Big Money Won't Change Him (09/2012): The Cubs often pointed to Carlos Zambrano's $91 million contract extension in August 2007 as the beginning of a marked change in his clubhouse and on-field demeanor.
Starlin Castro signs 7-year extension with Cubs (08/2012): CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs and shortstop Starlin Castro have agreed to a seven-year contract with a club option for 2020. The 22-year-old Castro is a two-time All-Star and in just his second full major league season. He led the National League in hits with 207 last season. Since making ...
Ten Foot Mailbag: Starlin Castro, Quitting Smoking And Bruce Willis (06/2012): Sixty hours. That’s how long it has been since I last lit a cigarette.
Should Chicago Cubs send Starlin Castro to minors? (05/2012): If the Chicago Cubs want to save money and develop stars for the future, the player who should be in the minor leagues right now is shortstop Starlin Castro, not first baseman Anthony Rizzo.
Paul Maholm, Starlin Castro lead Cubs over Phillies (04/2012): PHILADELPHIA — Paul Maholm’s craftiness and Tony Campana’s speed outdid Philadelphia ace Roy Halladay and the tepid Phillies offense.
Cubs’ Starlin Castro Has Become Face Of Rebuilding Franchise (03/2012): As he adds more power and refines the other parts of his game, Starlin Castro will become the face of a rebuilding Cubs franchise.
Chicago Cubs SS Starlin Castro works on eliminating errors (02/2012): MESA, Ariz. — Ask Starlin Castro what he hopes to improve this spring and the Cubs’ All-Star shortstop doesn’t hesitate: “My defense,” he says.
Cubs' Starlin Castro talks with police in assault case (01/2012): CHICAGO -- Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro says he has fully cooperated with police investigating an allegation that he sexually assaulted a woman last fall.
Padres beat Cubs; Starlin Castro leads NL with 207 hits (09/2011): SAN DIEGO — Except for Starlin Castro, the Chicago Cubs had a rough end to another disappointing season.
Baffoe: Sunflower Seeds, ADD, And Misguided Uproar Over Starlin Castro (08/2011): In what should be one of many not-so-memorable Cubs seasons in a long line of such, this team is certainly finding ways to be newsworthy.