Starlin Castro - MLB Record Debut (1 Viewer)

[boubucarow]

I have bled Cubbie blue since birth. I have always tempered my hope for success and it has obviously been the safer and some would say correct route. Now it is about time that I am a traditional pie in the sky this is our year believing the prospect hype Cub fan.

139 career hits in 125 games

Notables:

HR in first MLB at bat

MLB record for most RBI in debut with 6 (May 7, 2010 vs Reds)

First MLB player to be born in the 90's

10th in NL in AVG in rookie season (.300) at age 20

 

[Your Mom]

I have bled Cubbie blue since birth. I have always tempered my hope for success and it has obviously been the safer and some would say correct route. Now it is about time that I am a traditional pie in the sky this is our year believing the prospect hype Cub fan.So here begins the Starlin Castro hit tracker and place to gush over his greatness.

How about a HR to start your career. Not bad.

 

[Your Mom]

6 rbi's in your first game. Nice.

 

[Sweetcan]

Has anyone ever started out their career with a Home run and a triple? 6 RBI's?

Love it!

 

[boubucarow]

2-5, HR, 3B, 6 RBI, 1 R

Notables:

1st hit and HR (Homer Bailey)

HR in first MLB at bat

MLB record for RBI in a debut with 6

 

[JJP]

His numbers at Triple A were absolutely sick. Thru a week ago, he was hitting something like .420 with a slew of doubles and triples. The way Ramirez has(n't) been hitting, they needed to bring him up.

 

[Giantseasonticketholder]

I was pretty excited seeing this kid hit, then realized it was Homer Bailey pitching.

 

[the moops]

His numbers at Triple A were absolutely sick. Thru a week ago, he was hitting something like .420 with a slew of doubles and triples. The way Ramirez has(n't) been hitting, they needed to bring him up.

He didnt even make it to Triple A, did he?

 

[Wrigley]

His numbers at Triple A were absolutely sick. Thru a week ago, he was hitting something like .420 with a slew of doubles and triples. The way Ramirez has(n't) been hitting, they needed to bring him up.

He didnt even make it to Triple A, did he?

Most MLB players don't make it to AAAkids only 20

 

[boubucarow]

His numbers at Triple A were absolutely sick. Thru a week ago, he was hitting something like .420 with a slew of doubles and triples. The way Ramirez has(n't) been hitting, they needed to bring him up.

He didnt even make it to Triple A, did he?

Most MLB players don't make it to AAAkids only 20

He reached AA last year and has hit 330 in 250 or so AA plate appearances including 376 this year. He also hit 370 in the AFL last fall. Putting the bat on the ball and hitting it hard is his strength although his power is still developing. Most scouts see 15-20 homer potential max down the road.

 

[Wrigley]

His numbers at Triple A were absolutely sick. Thru a week ago, he was hitting something like .420 with a slew of doubles and triples. The way Ramirez has(n't) been hitting, they needed to bring him up.

He didnt even make it to Triple A, did he?

Most MLB players don't make it to AAAkids only 20

He reached AA last year and has hit 330 in 250 or so AA plate appearances including 376 this year. He also hit 370 in the AFL last fall. Putting the bat on the ball and hitting it hard is his strength although his power is still developing. Most scouts see 15-20 homer potential max down the road.

What I was trying to say is that most MLB ready players skip AAA Kids ready that's for sureHe'll have some growing pains, but the Castro era is here

 

[JJP]

His numbers at Triple A were absolutely sick. Thru a week ago, he was hitting something like .420 with a slew of doubles and triples. The way Ramirez has(n't) been hitting, they needed to bring him up.

He didnt even make it to Triple A, did he?

Most MLB players don't make it to AAAkids only 20

Absolutely. The top prospects aren't there very long. I don't expect to see Strasbourg at Triple A very long.

 

[boubucarow]

His numbers at Triple A were absolutely sick. Thru a week ago, he was hitting something like .420 with a slew of doubles and triples. The way Ramirez has(n't) been hitting, they needed to bring him up.

He didnt even make it to Triple A, did he?

Most MLB players don't make it to AAAkids only 20

He reached AA last year and has hit 330 in 250 or so AA plate appearances including 376 this year. He also hit 370 in the AFL last fall. Putting the bat on the ball and hitting it hard is his strength although his power is still developing. Most scouts see 15-20 homer potential max down the road.

What I was trying to say is that most MLB ready players skip AAA Kids ready that's for sureHe'll have some growing pains, but the Castro era is here

I understood your point. He looks ready. He hits a lot of line drives.

 

[boubucarow]

1-4, 2B, R in another Cubs blowout loss

Total: 3-9, HR, 3B, 2B, 6 RBI, 2 R, 2 game hitting streak

 

[boubucarow]

1-3, K as the Cubs los3 again

Total: 4-12, HR, 3B, 2B, 6 RBI, 2 R, K, 3 game hitting streak

 

[boubucarow]

0-2, 2 BB, K in another loss

Total: 4-14, HR, 3B, 2B, 2 BB, 2 R, 2 K

 

[Limp Ditka]

0-2, 2 BB, K in another lossTotal: 4-14, HR, 3B, 2B, 2 BB, 2 R, 2 K

You seem to be missing something here.

 

[Giantseasonticketholder]

Well that was fun whitle it lasted.

 

[boom king]

0-2, 2 BB, K in another lossTotal: 4-14, HR, 3B, 2B, 2 BB, 2 R, 2 K, 1 almost as gay looking as gordon bacon, but not quite

You seem to be missing something here.

got it

 

[boubucarow]

0-2, 2 BB, K in another lossTotal: 4-14, HR, 3B, 2B, 2 BB, 2 R, 2 K

You seem to be missing something here.

Yeah, 4 errors so far including 3 last night. Hopefully, he can settle down. From what I have read he had a problem last year with throwing the ball under control and those issues are present in his first few games.

 

[pantagrapher]

0-2, 2 BB, K in another lossTotal: 4-14, HR, 3B, 2B, 2 BB, 2 R, 2 K

You seem to be missing something here.

Yeah, 4 errors so far including 3 last night. Hopefully, he can settle down. From what I have read he had a problem last year with throwing the ball under control and those issues are present in his first few games.

I hate to say Shawon Dunston, but I'm going to say it. Seems he can only control his throws when he guns it.But he's young. Hopefully he can work it out.

 

[boubucarow]

0-2, 2 BB, K in another lossTotal: 4-14, HR, 3B, 2B, 2 BB, 2 R, 2 K

You seem to be missing something here.

Yeah, 4 errors so far including 3 last night. Hopefully, he can settle down. From what I have read he had a problem last year with throwing the ball under control and those issues are present in his first few games.

I hate to say Shawon Dunston, but I'm going to say it. Seems he can only control his throws when he guns it.But he's young. Hopefully he can work it out.

I will take Dunston in the field as long as he can be the Shawon-O-Meter going up at the plate.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Starlin - O - Meter

.762

 

[boubucarow]

Last night 2-4, E

Total: 6-18, 2B, 3B, HR, 2 BB, 2 K, 6 RBI, 2 R, 5 E

 

[zoobird]

He may go on to a great career, but I'm not sure why people in fantasy leagues are going as crazy over him for this year as they are. Not much power, not a ton of steals, and unlikely to hit for super-high average yet. As a keeper, he's awesome though.

 

[boubucarow]

2-4, R as the Cubs W

Total: 8-22, 2B, 3B, HR, 2 BB, 2 K, 6 RBI, 3 R, 5 E

 

[boom king]

2-4, R as the Cubs W

Total: 8-22, 2B, 3B, HR, 2 BB, 2 K, 6 RBI, 3 R, 5 E

nice to see an error free game. hopefully those were just jitters...

 

[boubucarow]

2-4, R as the Cubs W

Total: 8-22, 2B, 3B, HR, 2 BB, 2 K, 6 RBI, 3 R, 5 E

nice to see an error free game. hopefully those were just jitters...

He looked more at ease and was smiling after some of the plays. He had a couple 6-3 double plays, a nice snag of a looping liner just past the infield deep to his right, and took charge on a pop up behind Ramirez. Overall, he looked comfortable today. Hopefully, that is a sign he is settling down. Offensively, he hits liners or hard grounders left and right on most at bats and it has been impressive so far.

 

[Glaven]

2-4, R as the Cubs W

Total: 8-22, 2B, 3B, HR, 2 BB, 2 K, 6 RBI, 3 R, 5 E

nice to see an error free game. hopefully those were just jitters...

He looked more at ease and was smiling after some of the plays. He had a couple 6-3 double plays, a nice snag of a looping liner just past the infield deep to his right, and took charge on a pop up behind Ramirez. Overall, he looked comfortable today. Hopefully, that is a sign he is settling down. Offensively, he hits liners or hard grounders left and right on most at bats and it has been impressive so far.

So how long til this guy steals a bag?

 

[boubucarow]

So how long til this guy steals a bag?

He has plus speed as seen by two infield hits and a triple on a ball in left field that was handled perfectly. However, he has yet to transfer his speed into efficient base stealing speed. He was successful only 68% of the time in the minors and was only 4-9 this year in AA. Add to that hitting in the 8th spot on most days where he won't be asked to run much if on first, I don't see much more than 10 or so steals this year if that. As a 5X5 roto player right now, I would think he should provide a decent to plus batting average and decent amount of rbi for a shortstop, but overall, unless you are stuck on Escobar or are having serious issues at short, he shouldn't be depended upon due to what should be a lack of homers, steals, and runs if he continues to hit in the #8 spot. He did hit #2 last game but I would be surprised to see that a lot in the near future due to the success of Kosuke and Theriot up there.

 

[boubucarow]

Starlin - O - Meter.762

.833

 

[urbanhack]

So how long til this guy steals a bag?

He has plus speed as seen by two infield hits and a triple on a ball in left field that was handled perfectly. However, he has yet to transfer his speed into efficient base stealing speed. He was successful only 68% of the time in the minors and was only 4-9 this year in AA. Add to that hitting in the 8th spot on most days where he won't be asked to run much if on first, I don't see much more than 10 or so steals this year if that. As a 5X5 roto player right now, I would think he should provide a decent to plus batting average and decent amount of rbi for a shortstop, but overall, unless you are stuck on Escobar or are having serious issues at short, he shouldn't be depended upon due to what should be a lack of homers, steals, and runs if he continues to hit in the #8 spot. He did hit #2 last game but I would be surprised to see that a lot in the near future due to the success of Kosuke and Theriot up there.

Obsessed or just in love?

 

[boubucarow]

So how long til this guy steals a bag?

He has plus speed as seen by two infield hits and a triple on a ball in left field that was handled perfectly. However, he has yet to transfer his speed into efficient base stealing speed. He was successful only 68% of the time in the minors and was only 4-9 this year in AA. Add to that hitting in the 8th spot on most days where he won't be asked to run much if on first, I don't see much more than 10 or so steals this year if that. As a 5X5 roto player right now, I would think he should provide a decent to plus batting average and decent amount of rbi for a shortstop, but overall, unless you are stuck on Escobar or are having serious issues at short, he shouldn't be depended upon due to what should be a lack of homers, steals, and runs if he continues to hit in the #8 spot. He did hit #2 last game but I would be surprised to see that a lot in the near future due to the success of Kosuke and Theriot up there.

Obsessed or just in love?

Smitten at the moment. It was about time for be to be a true Cub fan and hope for the best. I feel like since the Marlin collapse, Cubs fans have become extremely pessimistic at an all new level. Wait til next year has become much more let's see how they fall apart next year. I have always been cynical by nature and treated the Cubs that way all my life. I am trying to become a fan that concentrates on the good in whatever amount it is available. I am becoming a huge Marlon Byrd fan for example. Castro is no sure thing but he is more of a baseball player then Pie or Patterson ever will be. I believe he will at least be a solid regular and he could be an All Star type performer. I am not going to worry about him failing until it happens. And I hope to become a fan that doesn't count out the Cubs until they are eliminated.

 

[boubucarow]

1-2, 2 BB in another Cubs loss to the Pirates

Total: 9-24, 2B, 3B, HR, 4 BB, 2 K, 6 RBI, 3 R, 5 E, 3 game hitting streak

 

[boubucarow]

1-3, BB, R in another loss to Pitt (ugh!!!)

Total: 10-27, 2B, 3B, HR, 5 BB, 2 K, 6 RBI, 4 R, 5 E, 4 game hitting streak

 

[boubucarow]

0-4 but at least the Cubs finally beat the Pirates

Total: 10-31, 2B, 3B, HR, 5 BB, 2 K, 6 RBI, 4 R, 5 E

 

[boom king]

up to 2nd in the order vs COL today. me thinks me likes.

edit: 3 hits today and a steal today. spraying the ball all over the field/

 

[DevilsTrifecta]

up to 2nd in the order vs COL today. me thinks me likes.edit: 3 hits today and a steal today. spraying the ball all over the field/

Castro had a great game. I think a good throw by Olivo throws him out on the steal, though.Also, freaking Aramis just had to bust out of his slump today of all days!

 

[boubucarow]

3-5, SB, R and scores the winning run in extra inning victory over the Rockies

Total: 13-36, 2B, 3B, HR, SB, 5 BB, 2 K, 6 RBI, 5 R, 5 E

 

[boubucarow]

up to 2nd in the order vs COL today. me thinks me likes.edit: 3 hits today and a steal today. spraying the ball all over the field/

Castro had a great game. I think a good throw by Olivo throws him out on the steal, though.Also, freaking Aramis just had to bust out of his slump today of all days!

Castro still needs a lot of work to turn his speed into a basestealing threat. He had a small lead and a less than quality jump but his speed allowed him to beat the throw that was. Aramis has looked a lot better in the last few days.

 

[boubucarow]

1-4, 2 RBI, R, K in the Cubs 3rd straight win 6-2 over the Rockies

Total: 14-40, 2B, 3B, HR, SB, 5 BB, 3 K, 8 RBI, 6 R, 5 E

Castro has settled down defensively as well to go with his 350/422/500 offensive numbers so far.

 

[boubucarow]

2-4, RBI, K in 4th straight Cubs victory

Total: 16-44, 2B, 3B, HR, SB, 5 BB, 4 K, 9 RBI, 6 R, 5 E

Slash: 364/429/500

 

[boom king]

hey boubucarow, can you update on his current avg. as well. kthxbye

 

[boubucarow]

He showed off the gun yesterday. He is in Chicago to stay.

 

[shuke]

This shtick is horrid.

By the way, has he had an extra base hit since his debut?

 

[boubucarow]

2-4, RBI, K as the Cubs lose the Phillies

Total: 18-46, 2B, 3B, HR, SB, 5 BB, 5 K, 10 RBI, 6 R, 5 E

Slash: 375/434/500

 

[boubucarow]

This shtick is horrid.By the way, has he had an extra base hit since his debut?

A double in his second game.You are just upset cuz your Bailey 300 win thread failed. Chin up since your Reds look good. Chin down since Castro will be a 3000 hit threat and this thread will continue.

 

[boubucarow]

1-4 as the Cubs are back to losing streaks

Total: 19-50, 2B, 3B, HR, SB, 5 BB, 5 K, 10 RBI, 6 R, 5 E

Slash: 365/421/481

 

[boubucarow]

1-4, HR, RBI, R, BB, K in 5-4 extra innings victory over the Rangers

Total: 20-54, 2B, 3B, 2 HR, SB, 6 BB, 6 K, 11 RBI, 7 R, 5 E, 15 games

Slash: 357/419/518

 

[boubucarow]

1-4, R in 2nd straight 5-4 win over the Rangers

Total: 21-58, 2B, 3B, 2 HR, SB, 6 BB, 6 K, 11 RBI, 8 R, 5 E, 16 games, 6 game hit streak,

Slash: 350/409/500