Jesus Castillo (baseball)

Jesus A. Castillo
Broncos de Reynosa
Pitcher
Born: May 31, 1984 (1984-05-31) (age 27)
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Medal record
Baseball
Competitor for  Mexico
Central American and Caribbean Games
Silver 2010 Mayagüez Team

Jesus Adrian Castillo (born May 31, 1984, in Nogales, Mexico) is an American Minor League Baseball pitcher. He is currently with Broncos de Reynosa in the Mexican League.

Baseball career

Castillo was selected by the Dodgers in the 27th round of the 2003 MLB Draft out of Pima Community College. He made his minor league debut with the Columbus Catfish in 2005, working in six games and finishing 1-2 with a 2.96 ERA. He pitched for the Ogden Raptors in 2006, the Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino in 2007, and the Jacksonville Suns in 2008. He was added to the Dodgers' 40 man roster prior to the 2009 season. He pitched for the Chattanooga Lookouts during the season and then was designated for assignment on August 31. He cleared waivers and returned to Chattanooga. He was promoted to the AAA Albuquerque Isotopes in June 2010 after being selected to the Southern League all-star game. He struggled in AAA, making six appearances (4 starts) with a record of 1-5 and a 10.27 ERA and was quickly returned to the Lookouts. With Chattanooga in 2010 he was 4-10 with a 3.83 ERA in 19 appearances (all starts).

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