Current Contract
Minor league contract renewable through 2014.

Became a Cardinal
Signed prior to the 2008 season as a minor league free agent.

2008 Season
Considered one of the top emerging prospects, the 19-year-old was promoted to Johnson City late in the season. He played in 40 games for the GCL Cardinals, with a .256/.285/.318 line before getting the promotion to Johnson City, where he hit just .130 (3-for-23). Considered by some within the Cardinals organization, as to having a great glove a short.

Career Notes
The St. Louis Cardinals coaching staff with the Gulf Coast League, considered Castillo as the top prospect on the club in 2008.

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