Chicago Cubs
Starlin Castro
current status:
On roster
#13 SS |
5'10", 190 lbs.
| Chicago Cubs
Birth Date:March 24, 1990 (23 years old)
Place of Birth:Monte Cristy, DOM
Bats:R
Throws:R
Bats:R
Throws:R
Experience:3 years
Drafted:Signed by Chicago Cubs in 2006.
Drafted:Signed by Chicago Cubs in 2006.
COLD
.222 in last 9AB
.222 in last 9AB
Season Stats
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | CS | OBP | SLG | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 42 | 179 | 23 | 50 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 7 | 30 | 2 | 1 | .310 | .397 | .279 |
| On Pace | 162 | 690 | 89 | 193 | 39 | 4 | 12 | 77 | 27 | 116 | 8 | 4 | .310 | .397 | .279 |
Scouting Report
| Assets: | Has a legitimate shortstop arm, burgeoning power and the speed to steal bases. Also doesn't strike out a lot, mainly due to solid plate coverage. |
| Flaws: | Could stand to draw more walks so as to maximize his potential as an offensive catalyst. Will at times make errors afield. Must mature. |
| Career Potential: | Talented shortstop with big upside. |
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
| Named to the All-Star Game | 2012, 2011 | |
| Florida State League (A) | All-Star Team | 2009 |
Movements & Injuries
| 2012 | |
|---|---|
| 3/05/2012 | Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract. |
| 2010 | |
| 9/15/2010 | Missed 2 games (hip injury). |
| 9/13/2010 | Hip injury, day-to-day. |
| 5/07/2010 | Contract purchased from Tennessee (AA). |
| 3/20/2010 | Assigned to minor league camp. |
Career Transactions
| 2006 | |
| 10/25/2006 | Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Chicago Cubs. |
Player News
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Starlin Castro hits leadoff, doubles twice | 05/10/2013 9:40 PM
News
Starlin Castro, hitting out of the leadoff spot in the Cubs' lineup, went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles in a losing effort against the Nationals on Friday.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Castro also drove home a run and scored a run in the ballgame. If the move proves to be permanent, it could lead to a nice increase in Castro's overall fantasy value. He's been a modest disappointment thus far, hitting .273/.297/.400 with three homers, 16 RBI and two stolen bases through 35 games. |
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Starlin Castro scores three times for Cubs | 05/06/2013 11:49 PM
News
Starlin Castro singled twice, walked and scored three times Monday against the Rangers.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
He also drove in two runs. Hopefully, his OBP is over .300 for good this time. The walk was just his fifth in 137 at-bats this season. |
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Castro scores twice in Cubs' win over Padres | 05/01/2013 10:57 PM
News
Starlin Castro went 2-for-4 with two runs scored Wednesday as the Cubs defeated the Padres.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
The shortstop did a bit of everything, singling in a run while scoring two of his own. It was also the first game Castro has batted in the fifth spot in the lineup this season -- a role that, however long it lasts, will afford him an opportunity to drive in more runs. Wherever he bats, Castro is a good bet to produce for fantasy squads. |
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Starlin Castro hitting third Wednesday | 04/24/2013 9:30 AM
News
Starlin Castro will hit third for the first time this season on Wednesday against the Reds.
Carrie Muskat on Twitter
Impact
Castro has batted second in every game this season, but Cubs manager Dale Sveum is making some changes with Alfonso Soriano getting the day off. Julio Borbon is hitting second and playing left field Wednesday. |
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Starlin Castro homers, delivers game-winner | 04/12/2013 6:05 PM
News
Starlin Castro homered off Matt Cain and delivered a game-winning double off Sergio Romo in the bottom of the ninth as the Cubs beat the Giants 4-3 on Friday.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Castro's double to the wall in center made up for his gaffe in the top of the inning, in which he decided to underhand a potential game-ending double-play ball to Alberto Gonzalez even though he was as close to third base as second on the play. The end result was that Hunter Pence beat out the relay on a bang-bang play. Casto's homer was his first of the year, and his two RBI doubled his season total. He's still looking for that first walk after 45 at-bats. |
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Castro hits first home run of spring in loss | 03/21/2013 7:03 PM
News
Starlin Castro hit his first home run of the spring Thursday against the Dodgers.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Castro went 2-for-4 on the day and is now hitting a cool .476 (10-for-19) in nine games this spring. He has also hit safely in all six games since returning from his hamstring issue. He's only entering his age-23 season, so we're only expecting him to get better. |
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Castro (hamstring) in Cubs' lineup Wednesday | 03/13/2013 11:10 AM
News
Starlin Castro (hamstring) is back in the Cubs' lineup Wednesday.
Carrie Muskat on Twitter
Impact
Castro hasn't played in two weeks due to some minor inflammation in his left hamstring, though it was mostly a matter of the Cubs playing things safe. He should be fine moving forward. |
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Castro (hamstring) runs bases Monday | 03/11/2013 4:05 PM
News
Starlin Castro (hamstring) ran the bases Monday.
MLBlogs.com
Impact
Castro had a minor hamstring issue at the end of February, but he has been fine for a few days now. Look for him to return to the lineup Wednesday. |
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Castro (hamstring) set to return Wednesday | 03/09/2013 1:26 PM
News
Starlin Castro (hamstring) is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday.
Paul Sullivan on Twitter
Impact
The Cubs have an off-day on Tuesday, so they'll look to get Castro and Brent Lillibridge (groin) back when they return to Cactus League action. Both players should have no trouble getting ready for the start of the season. |
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Castro (hamstring) to return next week | 03/07/2013 12:11 PM
News
Starlin Castro (hamstring) is expected to return to the lineup next Monday or Wednesday.
Paul Sullivan on Twitter
Impact
Castro is currently sidelined due to some minor inflammation in his left hamstring. The Cubs have an off-day on Tuesday, so they may wait until Wednesday just to play things safe. There's still plenty of time for him to get ready for the season, so the Cubs don't want to push it and risk a setback. |
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Starlin Castro runs and takes grounders | 03/05/2013 9:30 PM
News
Starlin Castro (hamstring) did some running and took ground balls Tuesday.
Cubs.mlb.com
Impact
Castro's hamstring isn't really bothering him anymore, but the Cubs will hold him out of game action until next Monday just to be safe. "It's kind of a non-issue now," manager Dale Sveum said. "Because we have the luxury to do it, we're going to make sure he's completely healthy, even though he's completely healthy now. He'll get plenty of playing time going into the season so there's no reason to rush it." |
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Castro (hamstring) hopes to run Tuesday | 03/05/2013 12:15 PM
News
Starlin Castro (hamstring) hopes to do some running Tuesday.
Carrie Muskat on Twitter
Impact
Castro is currently sidelined due to some minor inflammation in his left hamstring. The Cubs are playing it safe, so he's unlikely to return to game action until early next week. |
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Starlin Castro (hamstring) out all week | 03/04/2013 1:19 PM
News
Starlin Castro (hamstring) is not expected to return to Cactus League action until early next week.
Paul Sullivan on Twitter
Impact
Castro has some minor inflammation in his left hamstring. It's not a major concern, but Opening Day is still a whole four weeks away so the Cubs are being as careful as possible with their star young shortstop. |
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Castro (hamstring) dealing with inflammation | 03/02/2013 3:53 PM
News
An MRI on Saturday showed that Starlin Castro still has some inflammation in his left hamstring.
Paul Sullivan on Twitter
Impact
The injury is no longer a concern, but Castro won't be available for games until sometime next week. The Cubs will continue to give Javier Baez an extended look at shortstop until he's ready to return. |
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Cubs targeting Monday for Starlin's return | 03/01/2013 12:39 PM
News
The Cubs are targeting Monday for Starlin Castro's (hamstring) return to Cactus League action.
Gordon Wittenmyer on Twitter
Impact
The hamstring strain Castro suffered Wednesday is considered mild, but the club feels no need to push things. "Lots of games left," manager Dale Sveum says. He'll obviously have plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day as long as he doesn't experience a setback. |
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Starlin Castro (hamstring) only out 2-3 days | 02/28/2013 12:37 PM
News
Starlin Castro (hamstring) will only be out 2-3 days.
Paul Sullivan on Twitter
Impact
Castro suffered a mild hamstring tweak while trying to leg out a single in Wednesday afternoon's Cactus League game against the Dodgers. It is not a major concern. Javier Baez will continue to get reps at shortstop. |
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Starlin Castro to bat second | 02/27/2013 7:30 PM
News
Cubs manager Sale Sveum said that Starlin Castro will "probably" bat second this season.
ESPN Chicago
Impact
"I really don't look too far down the line, but the way things stack up he will probably be my two-hitter this year," Sveum said. Castro divided his time evenly between the second, third and fifth spots in the lineup last year, but it appears that he settle into the two-hole at the outset of the 2013 campaign. He'll be preceded by David DeJesus and followed by Anthony Rizzo and Alfonso Soriano. |
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Starlin Castro diagnosed with tight hamstring | 02/27/2013 6:32 PM
News
Starlin Castro has been diagnosed with left hamstring tightness and is considered day-to-day.
Carrie Muskat on Twitter
Impact
Castro left Wednesday afternoon's Cactus League game against the Dodgers after feeling a minor pull in his left hammy. He'll probably be given the next several days off, but this injury should have no effect on his readiness for the start of the regular season. Castro remains a strong fantasy shortstop. |
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Starlin Castro departs game due to leg injury | 02/27/2013 6:20 PM
News
Starlin Castro was lifted from Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers with an apparent injury.
Chicago Tribune
Impact
Castro pulled up lame while attempting to leg out a ground ball in the fourth inning. He met with a trainer along the first base line before limping to the dugout. It looked like some of kind of hamstring tweak. |
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Starlin Castro declines invitation to WBC | 01/18/2013 10:33 PM
News
According to Carrie Muskat of MLB.com, Starlin Castro declined his invitation to play for the Dominican Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
MLBlogs.com
Impact
Castro said he'd love to play in the event someday, but said no due to the fact that Jose Reyes was already on the roster. He also added, "I won't play for the Dominican because it's more important for me to be ready for the [Cubs]. I want to help the [Cubs]." It's very encouraging to see the budding superstar so focused heading into spring training. |
Game Log
| Date | Team | Opp | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | CS | YTD OBP | YTD SLG | YTD AVG | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18/2013 | ChN | NYN | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .310 | .397 | .279 | - |
| 5/17/2013 | ChN | NYN | SS | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .319 | .408 | .287 | - |
| 5/15/2013 | ChN | Col | SS | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .315 | .406 | .282 | - |
| 5/14/2013 | ChN | Col | SS | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .310 | .404 | .277 | - |
| 5/13/2013 | ChN | Col | SS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .314 | .404 | .280 | - |
| 5/12/2013 | ChN | Wsh | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .299 | .392 | .272 | - |
| 5/11/2013 | ChN | Wsh | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .294 | .394 | .271 | - |
| 5/10/2013 | ChN | Wsh | SS | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .297 | .400 | .273 | - |
| 5/08/2013 | ChN | StL | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .293 | .386 | .269 | - |
| 5/07/2013 | ChN | StL | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .301 | .397 | .277 | - |
| 5/06/2013 | ChN | Tex | SS | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .303 | .394 | .277 | - |
| 5/05/2013 | ChN | Cin | SS | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .292 | .391 | .271 | - |
| 5/04/2013 | ChN | Cin | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .296 | .398 | .273 | - |
| 5/03/2013 | ChN | Cin | SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .305 | .411 | .282 | - |
| 5/02/2013 | ChN | SD | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .301 | .417 | .283 | - |
| 5/01/2013 | ChN | SD | SS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .303 | .422 | .285 | - |
| 4/30/2013 | ChN | SD | SS | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .296 | .420 | .277 | - |
| 4/29/2013 | ChN | SD | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .291 | .393 | .271 | - |
| 4/28/2013 | ChN | Mia | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .293 | .398 | .272 | - |
| 4/27/2013 | ChN | Mia | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .284 | .384 | .263 | - |
| 4/26/2013 | ChN | Mia | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .286 | .390 | .263 | - |
| 4/25/2013 | ChN | Mia | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .298 | .407 | .275 | - |
| 4/24/2013 | ChN | Cin | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .300 | .414 | .276 | - |
| 4/23/2013 | ChN | Cin | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .302 | .422 | .277 | - |
| 4/22/2013 | ChN | Cin | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .309 | .443 | .291 | - |
| 4/21/2013 | ChN | Mil | SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .320 | .466 | .301 | - |
| 4/20/2013 | ChN | Mil | SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .324 | .478 | .304 | - |
| 4/19/2013 | ChN | Mil | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .328 | .492 | .308 | - |
| 4/18/2013 | ChN | Tex | SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | .508 | .312 | - |
| 4/16/2013 | ChN | Tex | SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .310 | .500 | .310 | - |
| 4/14/2013 | ChN | SF | SS | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .315 | .519 | .315 | - |
| 4/13/2013 | ChN | SF | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .286 | .449 | .286 | - |
| 4/12/2013 | ChN | SF | SS | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .289 | .467 | .289 | - |
| 4/11/2013 | ChN | SF | SS | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .275 | .375 | .275 | - |
| 4/09/2013 | ChN | Mil | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .257 | .343 | .257 | - |
| 4/08/2013 | ChN | Mil | SS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .267 | .367 | .267 | - |
| 4/07/2013 | ChN | Atl | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .240 | .240 | .240 | - |
| 4/06/2013 | ChN | Atl | SS | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .191 | .191 | .191 | - |
| 4/05/2013 | ChN | Atl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .188 | .188 | .188 | - |
| 4/04/2013 | ChN | Pit | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .250 | .250 | - |
| 4/03/2013 | ChN | Pit | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .250 | .250 | - |
| 4/01/2013 | ChN | Pit | SS | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | .500 | .500 | - |
Career Regular Season Statistics
| Year | Team | League | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | CS | OBP | SLG | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Chicago Cubs | NL | 42 | 179 | 23 | 50 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 7 | 30 | 2 | 1 | .310 | .397 | .279 |
| 2012 | Chicago Cubs | NL | 162 | 646 | 78 | 183 | 29 | 12 | 14 | 78 | 36 | 100 | 25 | 13 | .323 | .430 | .283 |
| 2011 | Chicago Cubs | NL | 158 | 674 | 91 | 207 | 36 | 9 | 10 | 66 | 35 | 96 | 22 | 9 | .341 | .432 | .307 |
| 2010 | Chicago Cubs | NL | 125 | 463 | 53 | 139 | 31 | 5 | 3 | 41 | 29 | 71 | 10 | 8 | .347 | .408 | .300 |
| Tennessee | AA | 26 | 109 | 20 | 41 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 5 | .421 | .569 | .376 | |
| 2009 | Tennessee | AA | 31 | 111 | 11 | 32 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 0 | .347 | .396 | .288 |
| Daytona | A | 96 | 358 | 45 | 108 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 19 | 41 | 22 | 11 | .340 | .391 | .302 | |
| 2008 | AZL Cubs | R | 51 | 196 | 33 | 61 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 33 | 6 | 5 | .364 | .464 | .311 |
| NL | Total | NL | 487 | 1962 | 245 | 579 | 106 | 27 | 30 | 205 | 107 | 297 | 59 | 31 | .334 | .423 | .295 |
| AA | Total | AA | 57 | 220 | 31 | 73 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 34 | 19 | 23 | 10 | 5 | .384 | .482 | .332 |
| A | Total | A | 96 | 358 | 45 | 108 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 19 | 41 | 22 | 11 | .340 | .391 | .302 |
| R | Total | R | 51 | 196 | 33 | 61 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 33 | 6 | 5 | .364 | .464 | .311 |
2013 Game Highs
| TOTAL | OPP | DATE | LAST SEASON | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Bats | 6 | at Cin | Apr 22 | 6 |
| Runs | 3 | vs. Tex | May 6 | 3 |
| Hits | 3 | vs. SF | Apr 14 | 4 |
| Doubles | 2 | at Wsh | May 10 | 2 |
| Triples | 1 | vs. Mil | Apr 8 | 1 |
| Home Runs | 1 | 3 times-last:vs. SD | last:Apr 30 | 1 |
| Total Bases | 6 | 2 times-last:vs. SF | last:Apr 14 | 7 |
| Extra-Base Hits | 2 | 3 times-last:at Wsh | last:May 10 | 2 |
| Runs Batted In | 2 | 6 times-last:vs. Col | last:May 13 | 4 |
| Base on Balls | 2 | vs. Tex | Apr 18 | 2 |
| Times on Base | 4 | vs. Col | May 13 | 4 |
| Stolen Bases | 1 | 2 times-last:vs. Tex | last:Apr 18 | 2 |
| Caught Stealing | 1 | at Cin | Apr 24 | 1 |
Career Highs (SEASON)
| TOTAL | SEASON | |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 162 | 2012 (ChN) |
| At Bats | 674 | 2011 (ChN) |
| Runs | 91 | 2011 (ChN) |
| Hits | 207 | 2011 (ChN) |
| Doubles | 36 | 2011 (ChN) |
| Triples | 12 | 2012 (ChN) |
| Home Runs | 14 | 2012 (ChN) |
| Total Bases | 291 | 2011 (ChN) |
| Extra-Base Hits | 55 | 2 times-last: 2012 (ChN) |
| Runs Batted In | 78 | 2012 (ChN) |
| Base on Balls | 36 | 2012 (ChN) |
| Times on Base | 244 | 2011 (ChN) |
| Strikeouts | 100 | 2012 (ChN) |
| Stolen Bases | 25 | 2012 (ChN) |
| Caught Stealing | 13 | 2012 (ChN) |
| Batting Average | .307 | 2011 (ChN) |
| On Base Percentage | .341 | 2011 (ChN) |
| Slugging Percentage | .432 | 2011 (ChN) |
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