Bobby Castillo

Robert Ernie Castillo Jr.
(Babo)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 170 lb.
• School Los Angeles Valley College
• High School Abraham Lincoln High School (Los Angeles)
• Debut September 10, 1977
• Final Game October 4, 1985
• Born April 18, 1955 in Los Angeles, CA USA
• Died June 30, 2014 in Los Angeles, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Bobby Castillo is credited with teaching Fernando Valenzuela how to throw a screwball. He had a fine career of his own, pitching 250 games (59 starts) in a nine year career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins. He was a valuable relief weapon in 1980, going 8-6 with a 2.75 ERA and 5 saves in 61 games. Though not as effective in 1981, he earned a World Series ring as the Dodgers toppled the New York Yankees. Bobby died from cancer in 2014 at the age of 59.

Notable Achievements

• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1982)
• Won a World Series with the the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1981