Rusney Castillo

Quick Facts

Full Name	Rusney Castillo
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 9, 1987(1987-07-09)
Age	37
Birthplace	Ciego de Ávila
Country	Cuba
Birth City	Ciego de Ávila
Horoscope	Leo

Rusney Castillo Biography

Rusney Castillo is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on July 9, 1987 in Ciego de Ávila, Ciego de Ávila, Cuba. Rusney Castillo Peraza (born July 9, 1987) is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder in the Boston Red Sox organization. Listed at 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) and 195 pounds (88 kg), he bats and throws right handed.

In between, Castillo gained prominence as a member of the Cuban national baseball squad. With Yoenis Céspedes and Leonys Martín gone from Cuba, he became the regular center fielder for his team in the 2011 Baseball World Cup held in Panama. Castillo was named to the tournament’s All-Star team after leading the World Cup in batting average (.512) and slugging (.854) while ranking fourth in on-base percentage (.524). Overall, he went 21-for-41 with four doubles, two triples and two homers in 10 games.

Castillo played his last season in 2012–2013. But this time his batting average declined to .274, as well as his games played (68), going 64-for-234 with six homers, 29 RBI and 15 stolen bases.

Castillo made his major league debut on September 17, 2014, as the Red Sox starting center fielder; he collected his first MLB hit in the fourth inning, a single off of Francisco Liriano. Castillo appeared in a total of ten Red Sox games, batting 12-for-36 (.333) with two home runs and six RBIs.

Castillo also played in the 2011 Pan American Games hosted by Mexico, where he hit .273 (6-for-22) and slugged .318 with a .333 OBP. In the same year, he played in the World Port Tournament in the Netherlands. Then, in 2012 he appeared in exhibition baseball series held at Nicaragua, Taiwan, Japan and Cuba, where he faced the U.S. College National Team, in preparation for the upcoming 2013 World Baseball Classic. Castillo was originally slated to be part of the team, but he did not make the final cut. According to an official statement released, he was suspended for trying to defect.

Rusney Castillo Net Worth

Rusney Castillo is one of the richest Baseball Player from Cuba. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rusney Castillo 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Castillo joined the Ciego de Ávila team in the 2008–2009 season, playing for them through 2012–2013. Used sparingly during his first two seasons, he played only 28 games in his rookie year and 44 as a sophomore, while hitting averages of .349 (15-for-43) and .303 (30-for-99), respectively. He spent most of his time playing second base, third base, and the corner outfield positions, until becoming a solid center fielder in the years to come.

His breakout season came in 2010–2011, when he got a major boost in playing time and posted a .320 average with 22 home runs and 95 runs batted in in 107 games, including 75 runs scored, 27 doubles, five triples, and a league-lead 32 stolen bases.

Castillo enjoyed another fine season in 2011–2012, as he batted .342 and slugged .574 in 113 games, stealing 27 bases and collecting a very solid .408 on-base percentage, while driving in 84 runs and scoring 101 times. In addition, he topped the league with 37 doubles, ranked 13th in batting average and tied for third in stolen bases.

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On June 18, 2016, Castillo was put on waivers by the Red Sox; he cleared waivers on June 20 and was outrighted to Pawtucket, where he spent the rest of the season. He appeared in a total of 103 Triple-A games during 2016, batting .263 with two home runs and 34 RBIs.

Facts & Trivia

Rusney Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Cuba. Rusney Castillo celebrates birthday on July 9 of every year.

During the 2017 season, Castillo played in 87 games for Triple-A Pawtucket, batting .314 with 15 home runs and 43 RBIs. He did not play any MLB games with Boston, nor was he added to the 40-man roster. Castillo remained with Triple-A Pawtucket for the 2018 season, appearing in 117 games while batting .319 with five home runs and 59 RBIs. For the 2018 season, he was named to the International League All-Star Team, and his .319 average led the International League.

What happened to Rusney Castillo?

Castillo has left North America and is now in Nippon Baseball. He signed an enormous contract that paid the Cuban $72.5 M over seven seasons. A right- hand hitter with possible five-tool skills. Castillo had caught the attention of scouts with his stellar international play for the Cuban National Team.

Who signed Rusney Castillo?

The Washington Nationals have signed veteran outfielder Rusney Castillo to a minor-league deal, according to the club’s transactions log. (Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com was the first to notice.) Castillo, 34 years old, is a familiar name thanks to a failed stint with the Boston Red Sox.

Are the Red Sox still paying Rusney Castillo?

The Red Sox continued to pay Castillo to play in Pawtucket until the contract expired after the 2020 season. Boston was free of a substantial Luxury Tax hit – over $14MM – and Castillo was free to pursue other options.

How long are the Red Sox paying Manny Ramirez?

The Sox will also be paying Manny Ramirez until he’s 54 , thanks to $32 million in deferred money they’re paying out over 16 years. They started paying $2 million per year in 2011 and will continue until 2026, 18 years after they traded him to the Dodgers.

Is Bruce Sutter still getting paid?

Bruce Sutter In 1984, Sutter signed a six-year contract that paid him $4.8 million. His Braves tenure was highlighted by injuries. Sutter annually receives $1.12 million from the Atlanta Braves and will continue to receive payments until 2022.