Juan Castro
- Sport: baseball
- Team: Baltimore Orioles
- Position: shortstop
- Nationality: Mexico
- Birth date: 1972-06-20 (36 years)
- Place of birth: Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexi, Mexico
- Nickname: "Manos de Oro, Golden Hand"
Juan Gabriel Castro was born on June 20, 1972 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico. He is an infielder who plays for the Baltimore Orioles.
Castro bats and throws right-handed.
High School
Juan graduated from CBTIS 43 High School in Los Mochis, in 1990.
Major Leagues
Juan made his Major League debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 2, 1995.
He played for the Dodgers through the 1999 season, then was traded to the Cincinatti Reds, where he played from 2000 to 2004.
In 2005, he was signed by the Minnesota Twins as a backup to rookie shortstop Jason Bartlett.
On June 15, 2006, he was traded back to the Cincinnati Reds for minor league outfielder Brandon Roberts.
On April 21, 2008, he was designated for assignment by the Reds, and became a free agent on May 2, 2008. He played for a time with the Colorado Rockies' AAA affiliate, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, then was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on July 19, 2008, and was immediately added to their major league roster.
Personal
Juan has three children with his wife Yadira (née Delgado).
He has been called "Manos de Oro" or "Golden Hands" because of his defensive ability.
Castro bats and throws right-handed.
High School
Juan graduated from CBTIS 43 High School in Los Mochis, in 1990.
Major Leagues
Juan made his Major League debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 2, 1995.
He played for the Dodgers through the 1999 season, then was traded to the Cincinatti Reds, where he played from 2000 to 2004.
In 2005, he was signed by the Minnesota Twins as a backup to rookie shortstop Jason Bartlett.
On June 15, 2006, he was traded back to the Cincinnati Reds for minor league outfielder Brandon Roberts.
On April 21, 2008, he was designated for assignment by the Reds, and became a free agent on May 2, 2008. He played for a time with the Colorado Rockies' AAA affiliate, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, then was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on July 19, 2008, and was immediately added to their major league roster.
Personal
Juan has three children with his wife Yadira (née Delgado).
He has been called "Manos de Oro" or "Golden Hands" because of his defensive ability.
Team history
- Baltimore Orioles (2008 - present day)
- Cincinnati Reds (2006 - 2008)
- Minnesota Twins (2005 - 2006)
- Cincinnati Reds (2000 - 2004)
- Los Angeles Dodgers (1995 - 1999)
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