Manuel Castro Stats & Bio | Padres Pitcher

About Manuel Castro

Manuel Castro is a pitcher for the San Diego Padres, wearing jersey number 77. Born on May 11, 2002, in Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico, Castro represents a wave of talented young pitchers emerging from the rich baseball culture of his home country. Standing 5'8" and weighing 180 lbs, he may not be the tallest pitcher on the mound, but his determination and competitive spirit define his presence in professional baseball. Castro came up through the ranks without a college background, developing his craft through professional development programs. In recent outings, he has appeared in three games, logging 3.0 innings while working to sharpen his command and consistency at the MLB level. At just 22 years old, Castro has significant room to grow and develop within the Padres organization.

Updated: Mar 24, 2026