Armand Castro

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Armand Castro
"Chot, Peanuts"
Bat/Throw: R/R
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 162
Born: 1929-2-6 at Stockton, CA (US)
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Armand Castro was a professional player.

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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).


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