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Armand (Chot) Castro is single and lives in Hayward, California per the 1949 California League Gold Book. His nationality is Indian-Spanish. He graduated from Hayward High School and played baseball and basketball. His off-season occupation is "work". His hobiies are collecting stamps and fishing. He pitched two no-hitters in high school. He is a brother of Elias Castro, former Modesto hurler who is now with Davenport. | Armand (Chot) Castro is single and lives in Hayward, California per the 1949 California League Gold Book. His nationality is Indian-Spanish. He graduated from Hayward High School and played baseball and basketball. His off-season occupation is "work". His hobiies are collecting stamps and fishing. He pitched two no-hitters in high school. He is a brother of Elias Castro, former Modesto hurler who is now with Davenport. | ||
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* Resided in Modesto, California in 1954. | * Resided in Modesto, California in 1954. | ||
* Self-identified as being of Spanish ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of Spanish ancestry. | ||
| - | * | + | * Listed hobby as amateur photography. |
* Pitched a shutout in his first start in pro ball. | * Pitched a shutout in his first start in pro ball. | ||
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* Participated in the San Francisco Chronicle prep all-star game in 1946. | * Participated in the San Francisco Chronicle prep all-star game in 1946. | ||
| - | == Achievements == | + | === Achievements === |
* Pitched a no-hit, no-run game on July 24, 1949 for Modesto against Stockton. | * Pitched a no-hit, no-run game on July 24, 1949 for Modesto against Stockton. | ||
* Led the 1949 California League in strikeouts with 237. | * Led the 1949 California League in strikeouts with 237. | ||
| - | == Outside of baseball == | + | === Outside of baseball === |
| - | * | + | * Was a box maker during the off-season. |
| - | * Served in the U. S. Army in 1951, 1952 and 1953. | + | * Served in the U.S. Army in 1951, 1952 and 1953. |
| - | == Contract signing == | + | === Contract signing === |
* Was signed to his first contract by Bill Jackson of the Modesto Reds. | * Was signed to his first contract by Bill Jackson of the Modesto Reds. | ||
| - | == | + | == Sources == |
* {{cite-book | title=1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition)}} | * {{cite-book | title=1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition)}} | ||
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Armand (Chot) Castro is single and lives in Hayward, California per the 1949 California League Gold Book. His nationality is Indian-Spanish. He graduated from Hayward High School and played baseball and basketball. His off-season occupation is "work". His hobiies are collecting stamps and fishing. He pitched two no-hitters in high school. He is a brother of Elias Castro, former Modesto hurler who is now with Davenport.
Information is from the 1949 California League Gold Book
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Modesto, California in 1954.
- Self-identified as being of Spanish ancestry.
- Listed hobby as amateur photography.
- Pitched a shutout in his first start in pro ball.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Hayward High School in 1946.
- 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
- 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).
