Welington Castillo, C - Chicago Cubs (#53)

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Birthdate: 4/24/87
Signed: Amateur Free Agent (Dominican Republic) - December 2004
Service Time: 0.064 (pre-2012)
Major League Debut: 8/11/2010
Bats: R
Throws: R
Height: 5-10
Weight: 200

Latest Player Updates
07/31/12 - recalled from minors
06/18/12 - optioned to minors
06/14/12 - activated from 15-Day DL
05/22/12 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to May 19th (sprained knee)
04/28/12 - recalled from minors
05/29/11 - optioned to minors
05/11/11 - recalled from minors
09/01/10 - recalled from minors
08/23/10 - optioned to minors
08/10/10 - recalled from minors
11/20/09 - added to 40-man roster

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Prospect Rankings (Organizational)
2012 Baseball America #7 Tools: Best defensive catcher
2012 Baseball Prospectus #3