Armand Castro
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Armand Castro | |
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Bat/Throw: | R/R |
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Height: | 5' 11" |
Weight: | 162 |
Born: | 1929-2-6 at Stockton, CA (US) |
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Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Hayward, California in 1949.
- Resided in Modesto, California in 1954.
- Self-identified as being of "Indian-Spanish" ancestry in 1949, Spanish ancestry in 1954.
- Listed hobby as collecting stamps and fishing in 1949, amateur photography in 1954.
- Pitched a shutout in his first start in pro ball.
- Brother of Elias Castro.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Hayward High School in 1946.
- Played baseball and basketball in high school.
- Pitched two no-hitters in high school.
- Participated in the San Francisco Chronicle prep all-star game in 1946.
Achievements
- Pitched a no-hit, no-run game on July 24, 1949 for Modesto against Stockton.
- Led the 1949 California League in strikeouts with 237.
Outside of baseball
- Was a box maker during the off-season.
- Served in the U.S. Army in 1951, 1952 and 1953.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Bill Jackson of the Modesto Reds.
Sources
- 1949 California League Gold Book.
- 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).