L. Castillo, Robert Jr., Garver, Lange, Springer

Castillo poised for another strong season … Except for the elites, major league starters can be frustratingly inconsistent season over season. Luis Castillo's (RHP, SEA) skills have been remarkably stable over the last five years. Can he make a case for admittance to the elite tier in 2024?

YearIPERAWHIPxERABB%K%K-BB%G/L/FH%S%HR/FSwK%BPV
20191903.411.153.4510%28%18%54/17/2629%74%18%16%139
2020703.211.233.038%30%22%58/19/2234%75%13%15%174
20211873.991.373.7010%23%14%55/18/2434%73%15%13%115
20221503.001.093.278%27%19%46/19/3229%75%10%12%153
20231973.331.103.857%27%20%38/18/4230%76%13%15%149

He may not yet fit into the top tier of starters, but he should be knocking on the door in 2024:

  • He's never posted an xERA over 3.85 in seven seasons. His...

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