What really defines a breakout season? We all know one when we see. It usually involves a younger player, brimming with unrealized potential who finally figures it out and puts together a memorable season. Luis Castillo had, what many would call, a breakout season in 2019. Which three players on the Cincinnati Reds roster are most likely to follow in Castillo’s footsteps?
In 2018, Castillo showed flashes of the player we’d all come to know and love. That year, La Peidra went 10-12 with a 4.30 ERA in 31 starts. Castillo struck out 165 batters and recorded an ERA+ of 97.