But Castro is known more for his defense, and he is regarded as one of the better pitch framers in baseball. He ranked as the fifth-best pitch framer in baseball last season, according to StatCorner.com. He's also thrown out 26 percent of attempting basestealers in his career.
Castro, who was selected with No. 10 overall pick in the 2008 Draft, also offers a veteran presence for the club's young pitching staff with his six years of Major League experience.