- Full name Marcos Castillo
- Born
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Inconsistency continued to be the defining term in Castillo’s career during the 2000 season. After a breakthrough in 1999 that included the fourth perfect game in California League history, he failed to get in a groove for any stretches in the Florida State League and wound up spending his third full season at the high Class A level. Castillo is a finesse pitcher who tends to nibble instead of going right at hitters. He works off an 88-90 mph fastball with excellent sinking action. He complements it with an above-average changeup that he can become infatuated with, and an average curveball. He also possesses sterling control. What’s more, Castillo has proven resilient after enduring a 15-loss season at Vero Beach in 1998. If he’s to succeed at higher levels, he must not give up the inside half of the plate. Challenging hitters more often also would lead to additional success. The Dodgers hope to see him make those strides this season at Double-A.
