Ryan Casteel

Ryan Casteel
Colorado Rockies
Catcher / First baseman
Born: June 6, 1991
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Ryan Alexander Casteel (born June 6, 1991) is an American professional baseball catcher in Minor League Baseball for the Colorado Rockies' organization.

Career

Casteel attended Bradley Central High School in Cleveland, Tennessee. After graduating, he went unselected in the 2009 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft. Though he had previously accepted a scholarship to attend the University of Tennessee and play college baseball for the Tennessee Volunteers on a scholarship, Casteel rejected the scholarship, and enrolled at Cleveland State Community College, also in Cleveland.[1][2] This way, Casteel would be eligible for the MLB Draft earlier.[3]

The Colorado Rockies selected Casteel in the 17th round of the 2010 MLB Draft.[2] He began his professional career with the Casper Ghosts of the Rookie-level Pioneer League, and had a .305 batting average. The next year, he had a .273 batting average with the Tri-City Dust Devils of the Class A-Short Season Northwest League. In 2012, he played for the Asheville Tourists of the Class A South Atlantic League, and batted .279.[3]

In 2013, he played for the Modesto Nuts of the Class A-Advanced California League. He was named a midseason All-Star and the California League's Catcher of the Year.[4][5] He then played for the Melbourne Aces of the Australian Baseball League (ABL) for the 2013-14 ABL season.[6][7] Casteel played in the ABL All-Star Game[8] and won the Helms Award as the ABL's Most Valuable Player.[9]

In 2014, Casteel played for the Tulsa Drillers of the Class AA Texas League, where he was named an All-Star.[2][5] After the 2014 season, the Rockies assigned Casteel to the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League.[5]

Personal life

Casteel is married.[5][7]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2010/jun/08/mcdade-casteel-have-draft-ideas/
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Texas League notebook: Colorado Rockies' Ryan Casteel comes back strong with Tulsa Drillers - Texas League News". Texas League. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Still on track: Casteel moving up in minor leagues". timesfreepress.com. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Beek's Blog: Casteel went from back-up to top of league's catchers". Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "Cleveland Daily Banner - Rockies choose Ryan Casteel to play in AFL". Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Casteel, Massey continue development in Melbourne". Colorado Rockies. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Casteel and Massey Friendship Grows During Winter Ball in Australia". Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  8. ↑ http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/more-sports/melbourne-aces-all-star-ryan-casteel-excited-about-taking-on-australias-best/story-fnibbyyv-1226783941367?nk=9349b278095bfe5a2c1f8e9c5b70cb4d
  9. ↑ Tyler Maun (April 14, 2014). "Casteel named Helms winner at BADAs". Australian Baseball League. Retrieved October 17, 2014. Casteel named Helms winner at BADAs

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