Major League Baseball Player. For ten seasons (1982 to 1991), he played at the outfielder position with the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins. Born Monte Carmelo Castillo (also known as Carmen), he was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies as an amateur free agent in 1978 and later was chosen by the Indians during the 1978 Minor League Draft. He marked his Major League debut with Cleveland on July 17, 1982 and appeared in 47 games that year. During the course of his career, he reached the 10 home run mark three-times (1984, 1985 and 1987) and established himself as a reliable substitute hitter. In 631 career regular season games, he compiled 383 hits with a lifetime .252 batting average. After retiring as a player, he remained in the game and served as a coach and manager in the Dominican Summer League. He died from a heart attack.
Major League Baseball Player. For ten seasons (1982 to 1991), he played at the outfielder position with the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins. Born Monte Carmelo Castillo (also known as Carmen), he was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies as an amateur free agent in 1978 and later was chosen by the Indians during the 1978 Minor League Draft. He marked his Major League debut with Cleveland on July 17, 1982 and appeared in 47 games that year. During the course of his career, he reached the 10 home run mark three-times (1984, 1985 and 1987) and established himself as a reliable substitute hitter. In 631 career regular season games, he compiled 383 hits with a lifetime .252 batting average. After retiring as a player, he remained in the game and served as a coach and manager in the Dominican Summer League. He died from a heart attack.
Bio by: C.S.
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