Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Willi Castro was born April 24, 1997, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. He is a shortstop in the MLB.

On August 24, 2019, the Tigers selected Castro's contract and promoted him to the major leagues. He made his major league debut that night versus the Minnesota Twins, going 2-for-4. On September 22, Castro hit his first major league home run off Josh Osich of the Chicago White Sox. He ended the season hitting .230 with 1 home run in 30 games.

Castro began the 2020 season at the Tigers' satellite training camp in Toledo. He was recalled to the major league club on August 13, 2020. In 129 at-bats during the 2020 season, Castro hit .349 with 6 home runs and 24 RBI.

On December 30, 2022, Castro signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins.

Castro signed with the Twins on a one-year deal for 2024.