PT TOMORROW: AL West—Catcher quandaries
Feb 10 2014
Jason Castro (C, HOU) enjoyed a breakout 2013 season highlighted by a fine .276/.350/.435 line and 18 HR, but a closer look offers reasons for pause. While Castro maintained his historical double-digit patience with a power surge supported by a 167/140 PX/xPX and 109 HctX, his ct% declined again—and at 70% is now a red flag. Another plus was durability not previously seen in Castro's short MLB career, as indicated by 435 AB. But he finished with just 15 AB in September thanks to a third consecutive season of knee issues—the reason for his F Health grade.
And with Castro now in his arbitration years with just three years before free agency, it's a dilemma for the rebuilding Astros. Extension talks have reportedly not yet...
Almost!
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