Javier Castillo
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Javier Castillo is a minor league baseball player who is most notable for being on Panama's roster for the 2006 World Baseball Classic
and 2009 World Baseball Classic
. He has played professionally since 2002 in the Chicago White Sox
farm system.
In 2002, he played with the Dominican Summer League
White Sox, hitting .193 in 2002 and .238 in 2003. With the Bristol White Sox
in 2004, he hit .272 in 60 games. Baseball America
ranked him as the 17th best prospect in the league that year. He split the 2005 season between the Great Falls White Sox
and Kannapolis Intimidators
, hitting .219 with the former and .226 with the latter. In 2006, he played with Kannapolis again, hitting .256 in 94 games. He appeared in two games in the World Baseball Classic that year.
With the Winston-Salem Warthogs
and Charlotte Knights
in 2007, he hit a combined .283 in 119 games. In 2008, he played for the Knights and Birmingham Barons
, hitting a combined .289 in 102 games. He hit .313 in the 2008 Americas Baseball Cup
.
In the 2009 World Baseball Classic, he hit .375 in eight at-bats.
2006 World Baseball Classic
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and 2009 World Baseball Classic
2009 World Baseball Classic
The 2009 World Baseball Classic was an international baseball competition. It is the only international baseball tournament to feature a large number of players from the major leagues of North America and Asia. It began on March 5, 2009, and finished March 23, 2009.Japan emerged victorious for the...
. He has played professionally since 2002 in the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
farm system.
In 2002, he played with the Dominican Summer League
Dominican Summer League
The Dominican Summer League is a branch of affiliated minor league baseball which is played in the Dominican Republic. The league was founded in 1985. The 2011 72-game season begins May 28 and ends August 20...
White Sox, hitting .193 in 2002 and .238 in 2003. With the Bristol White Sox
Bristol White Sox
The Bristol White Sox are a minor league baseball team in Bristol, Virginia, USA. They are a Rookie-level team in the Appalachian League and have been a farm team of the Chicago White Sox since 1995. The White Sox play home games at Devault Memorial Stadium. Opened in 1969, Devault Memorial Stadium...
in 2004, he hit .272 in 60 games. Baseball America
Baseball America
Baseball America is a magazine which covers baseball at every level, with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in high school, college, Japan, and the minor leagues. It is currently published in the form of a bi-weekly newspaper, five annual reference book titles, a weekly podcast, and a...
ranked him as the 17th best prospect in the league that year. He split the 2005 season between the Great Falls White Sox
Great Falls White Sox
The Great Falls Voyagers are a minor league baseball team based in Great Falls, Montana. This team has played continuously since 1969, and also played in the Pioneer League from 1948 to 1963....
and Kannapolis Intimidators
Kannapolis Intimidators
The Kannapolis Intimidators are a minor league baseball team in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The team is a Class Low-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox and has played in the South Atlantic League under various names and team affiliations since its inception in 1995.-Team history:The Intimidators...
, hitting .219 with the former and .226 with the latter. In 2006, he played with Kannapolis again, hitting .256 in 94 games. He appeared in two games in the World Baseball Classic that year.
With the Winston-Salem Warthogs
Winston-Salem Warthogs
The Winston-Salem Dash is a minor league baseball team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. They are a Class High-A team in the Carolina League and have been a farm team of the Chicago White Sox since 1997...
and Charlotte Knights
Charlotte Knights
The Charlotte Knights are a minor league baseball team representing Charlotte, North Carolina. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox of the American League...
in 2007, he hit a combined .283 in 119 games. In 2008, he played for the Knights and Birmingham Barons
Birmingham Barons
The Birmingham Barons are a minor league baseball team based in Birmingham, Alabama. The team, which plays in the Southern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox major-league club....
, hitting a combined .289 in 102 games. He hit .313 in the 2008 Americas Baseball Cup
2008 Americas Baseball Cup
The 2008 America Baseball Cup is being held in the Venezuelan cities of Puerto Ordaz and El Tigre, from September 26 to October 7. The tournament acts as a qualifier for the 2009 World Cup....
.
In the 2009 World Baseball Classic, he hit .375 in eight at-bats.