Ryan Casteel
Ryan Casteel | |
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Atlanta Braves | |
Catcher / First baseman | |
Born: Chattanooga, Tennessee | June 6, 1991|
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Ryan Alexander Casteel (born June 6, 1991) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Atlanta Braves organization.
Amateur career
Casteel attended
Professional career
Colorado Rockies
The
In 2013, he played for the
In 2014, Casteel played for the
The Rockies invited Casteel to major league spring training in 2016.[11] After going 2–for–24 (.083) with 8 strikeouts, he was assigned to Triple–A Albuquerque to begin the season.[12] In 43 games for the Isotopes, he slashed .230/.273/.368 with 3 home runs and 20 RBI. On July 4, 2016, Casteel was released by the Rockies organization.[13]
Seattle Mariners
On July 7, 2016, Casteel signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization.[14] He spent the remainder of the year with the Double–A Jackson Generals, hitting .243/.306/.351 with 3 home runs and 28 RBI across 50 contests. Casteel elected free agency following the season on November 7.[15]
On December 16, 2016, Casteel re–signed with the Mariners on a new minor league contract.[16] He spent the 2017 season with the Double–A Arkansas Travelers, playing in 100 games and hitting .272/.323/.429 with 12 home runs and 61 RBI. Casteel elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.[17]
Lancaster Barnstormers
On February 7, 2018, Casteel signed with the
Atlanta Braves
On January 25, 2019, Casteel signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization.[20] He played in 118 games for the Double–A Mississippi Braves, batting .263/.334/.477 with 21 home runs and 73 RBI.[21] Casteel did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[22] He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.[23]
On March 14, 2021, Casteel re-signed with the Braves organization on a minor league contract.[24] He was assigned to the Braves' Triple–A affiliate, the Gwinnett Stripers, for whom he played in 68 games and hit .224/.299/.417 with 8 home runs and 28 RBI.[25] He elected free agency following the season on November 7.[26] On November 29, he again re–signed with Atlanta on a minor league deal.[27] Casteel played in 69 games for Gwinnett in 2022, batting .217/.303/.481 with 17 home runs and 47 RBI.[28]
On November 1, 2022, Casteel again re–signed with the Braves on a new minor league contract.[29]
Personal life
Casteel is married to his wife Bethany.[5][7]
References
- ^ "McDade, Casteel have draft ideas". timesfreepress.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Texas League notebook: Colorado Rockies' Ryan Casteel comes back strong with Tulsa Drillers – Texas League News". Texas League. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^ a b "Still on track: Casteel moving up in minor leagues". timesfreepress.com. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^ "Beek's Blog: Casteel went from back-up to top of league's catchers". Archived from the original on October 24, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Cleveland Daily Banner – Rockies choose Ryan Casteel to play in AFL". Archived from the original on October 24, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^ "Casteel, Massey continue development in Melbourne". Colorado Rockies. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^ a b "Casteel and Massey Friendship Grows During Winter Ball in Australia". Archived from the original on October 24, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^ http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/more-sports/melbourne-aces-all-star-ryan-casteel-excited-about-taking-on-australias-best/story-fnibbyyv-1226783941367?nk=9349b278095bfe5a2c1f8e9c5b70cb4d [dead link]
- ^ Tyler Maun (April 14, 2014). "Casteel named Helms winner at BADAs". Australian Baseball League. Archived from the original on October 28, 2014. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
Casteel named Helms winner at BADAs
- ^ Ken Sickenger - Journal Staff Writer. "Isotopes catcher enjoying his alter ego's fame". Retrieved February 12, 2016.
- ^ "Rockies' Ryan Casteel: Receives invitation to spring training". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ "Rockies' Ryan Casteel: Hits .083 in spring training". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ "Ryan Casteel Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ "Ryan Casteel Stats, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (December 24, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Dec. 10-22". baseballamerica.com. Archived from the original on June 2, 2017. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Sandford, Frias Return to Lancaster". Lancaster Barnstormers. February 7, 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
- ^ "Ryan Casteel Signs With Atlanta". lancasterbarnstormers.com. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ "Ryan Casteel Signs with Atlanta". Lancaster Barnstormers. January 25, 2019. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
- ^ "Ryan Casteel - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Major League Baseball Transactions".
- ^ "Ryan Casteel - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "2021-22 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "They Might Be Stripers: Braves' Acquisitions that Could Land on the Gwinnett Roster in 2022". milb.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Braves' Ryan Casteel: Bound for minor-league camp". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Braves re-sign seven minor league free agents". batterypower.com. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)