History of Nick Castellanos in Timeline

Nicholas Alexander Castellanos is a professional baseball player, currently playing right field and third base for the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB. He has previously played for the Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs, and Cincinnati Reds. He is known for his hitting ability.

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1934: 55 Doubles

For the 2019 season, Nick Castellanos had a .289 batting average, 27 home runs, 73 RBIs and an MLB-leading 58 doubles. He also joined Hall of Famers Hank Greenberg (1934) and Joe Medwick (1937) as the only right-handed batters to ever hit 55 doubles and 25 home runs in the same season.

1937: 55 Doubles

1956: 10 Triples, 25 Home Runs, 100 RBIs

In 2017, Nick Castellanos became the sixth player in Tigers history to record 10 or more triples, 25 or more home runs, and 100 or more RBIs in a season, and the first player to do so since Al Kaline in 1956.

March 4, 1992: Nicholas Castellanos Born

On March 4, 1992, Nicholas Alexander Castellanos was born. He is an American professional baseball right fielder and third baseman.

2000: Most Doubles

For the 2019 season, Nick Castellanos had a .289 batting average, 27 home runs, 73 RBIs and an MLB-leading 58 doubles. Nick Castellanos' 58 doubles were the tenth-highest single-season total in MLB history and the most by any player since Todd Helton's 59 doubles in 2000.

2008: 100 RBIs

In 2017, Nick Castellanos became the 10th player in Tigers history to drive in more than 100 runs at the age of 25 or younger, and the first player to do so since Miguel Cabrera in 2008.

2009: Pan American Junior Championships

In 2009, Nick Castellanos played for the United States national baseball team for individuals 18 years of age and under in the Pan American Junior Championships, batting .356 with six doubles and nine RBIs, leading all players with 14 runs scored, as the team won the gold medal. Castellanos was named to the All-Tournament team.

2009: Under Armour All-America Baseball Game MVP

In the 2009 Under Armour All-America Baseball Game, played at Wrigley Field, Nick Castellanos scored three runs, had four doubles and three RBIs, winning Most Valuable Player honors.

August 15, 2010: Signed with Detroit Tigers

On August 15, 2010, Nick Castellanos signed with the Detroit Tigers, receiving a $3.45 million signing bonus, the highest bonus at that point ever given to a player taken after the first round.

2010: Drafted by Detroit Tigers

In 2010, Nick Castellanos was drafted out of high school by the Detroit Tigers and became one of the top prospects in baseball.

2011: West Michigan Whitecaps

In 2011, Nick Castellanos played for the West Michigan Whitecaps of the Class-A Midwest League, batting .312 with seven home runs and 76 RBIs, leading the Midwest League with 158 hits and being named the Tigers' minor league position player of the year.

May 2012: Tigers' Minor League Player

In May 2012, Nick Castellanos was named the Detroit Tigers' minor league player.

2012: All-Star Futures Game MVP

In 2012, Nick Castellanos appeared in the All-Star Futures Game and was named its most valuable player.

2012: Outfield Practice

In 2012, Nick Castellanos began to take outfield practice in left field.

August 2013: Birth of Son, Liam

In August 2013, Nick Castellanos' son, Liam, was born.

September 1, 2013: MLB Debut

On September 1, 2013, Nick Castellanos made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Detroit Tigers.

2013: Prince Fielder Traded

After the 2013 season, the Tigers traded Prince Fielder.

2013: Toledo Mud Hens

In 2013, Nick Castellanos was optioned to the Toledo Mud Hens of the Class AAA International League, batting .276 with 18 home runs and 76 RBIs. He appeared in the Triple-A All-Star Game and was named to the International League's post-season All-Star team.

April 9, 2014: First MLB Home Run

On April 9, 2014, Nick Castellanos hit his first MLB home run off Josh Beckett of the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

2014: Starting Third Baseman

For the 2014 season, Nick Castellanos was named the starting third baseman for the Detroit Tigers.

July 22, 2015: First Career Grand Slam

On July 22, 2015, Nick Castellanos hit his first career grand slam off Mike Montgomery of the Seattle Mariners.

2015: Marriage to Vanessa Hernandez

In 2015, Nick Castellanos married his high school sweetheart, Vanessa Hernandez.

2015: Brother Drafted by Tigers

In 2015, Nick Castellanos' younger brother, Ryan, was selected by the Tigers in the MLB draft, with Nick announcing the pick.

2015: First Player With Five Hits

On August 13, Nick Castellanos went 5-for-5 with five RBIs, for his first career five-hit game. He became the first Tigers player with five hits in a game since Ian Kinsler in 2015.

2016: Injured by Pitch

In 2016, Nick Castellanos was struck by a pitch, fracturing the fifth metacarpal bone in his left hand, and was placed on the 15-day disabled list.

January 13, 2017: Avoided Arbitration with Tigers

On January 13, 2017, Nick Castellanos and the Detroit Tigers avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract worth $3 million.

July 17, 2017: American League Player of the Week

Nick Castellanos earned American League Player of the Week honors for the week of August 13–19, 2018. This was the first weekly honor for any Tiger player in 2018, and the first since J.D. Martinez won the award for the week ending July 17, 2017.

July 18, 2017: Single, Triple and Two Home Runs

On July 18, 2017, Nick Castellanos hit a single, triple and two home runs in a game against the Kansas City Royals, becoming the fourth Tigers player to do so since 1913, and the first Tigers player to do so since Dmitri Young in 2003.

2017: Divorce from Vanessa Hernandez

In 2017, Nick Castellanos divorced Vanessa Hernandez.

2017: Career Highs and Defensive Struggles

In 2017, Nick Castellanos finished with a .272 batting average, setting career highs in doubles (36), triples (10), home runs (26) and RBIs (101). His 10 triples led the American League. However, he struggled defensively, leading all third basemen with 18 errors and a league-worst .939 fielding percentage.

2017: Second 100-RBI Season

In 2017, Nick Castellanos had his second career 100-RBI season.

2017: Father's Cancer Diagnosis

In 2017, Nick Castellanos' father was diagnosed with brain cancer.

January 17, 2018: Avoided Arbitration with Tigers

On January 17, 2018, Nick Castellanos and the Detroit Tigers avoided arbitration, agreeing on a one-year contract worth $6.05 million.

2018: Tiger of the Year

In 2018, Nick Castellanos was named the Tiger of the Year by the Detroit Chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA). He also hit a career-high .298, adding 23 home runs and 89 RBIs.

January 11, 2019: Avoided Arbitration with Tigers

On January 11, 2019, Nick Castellanos and the Detroit Tigers avoided arbitration, agreeing on a one-year contract worth $9.95 million.

July 31, 2019: Traded to Chicago Cubs

On July 31, 2019, Nick Castellanos was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Alex Lange and Paul Richan.

2019: Defensive Runs Saved

In 2019, Nick Castellanos posted −9 defensive runs saved, the worst in the major leagues among right fielders, and −4.4 ultimate zone rating, second worst.

2019: Traded to Chicago Cubs

In 2019, Nick Castellanos was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Chicago Cubs.

January 27, 2020: Signed with Cincinnati Reds

On January 27, 2020, Nick Castellanos signed a four-year, $64 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds. The contract included an opt-out clause.

August 19, 2020: Home Run During Apology

On August 19, 2020, Nick Castellanos hit a home run during Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman's apology for a homophobic slur, leading to an internet meme.

2020: Signed with Cincinnati Reds

Before the 2020 season, Nick Castellanos signed a four-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds.

February 8, 2021: Married Jessica Gomez

On February 8, 2021, Nick Castellanos married Jessica Gomez.

July 5, 2021: Home Run During Eulogy

On July 5, 2021, Nick Castellanos hit a home run at Kauffman Stadium while the Kansas City Royals' broadcast was in the middle of a eulogy for a military veteran.

2021: Opted Out of Contract

In 2021, Castellanos opted out of his contract, becoming a free agent.

2021: First All-Star Selection and Career Highs

In 2021, Nick Castellanos earned his first All-Star selection and achieved career highs in batting average (.309) and home runs (34), driving in 100 runs. Defensively, he improved his fielding percentage to .991 with only three errors, but had negative defensive runs saved and ultimate zone rating.

2021: All-Star, Silver Slugger, All-MLB Second Team

In 2021, Nick Castellanos was selected to play in the All-Star Game, won the Silver Slugger Award, and was named to the All-MLB Second Team.

March 22, 2022: Signed with the Philadelphia Phillies

On March 22, 2022, Nick Castellanos signed a five-year, $100 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

May 2022: Birth of Son, Otto

In May 2022, Nick Castellanos' son Otto was born.

2022: Season Performance and World Series Last Out

In 2022, Castellanos batted .263/.305/.389 and had the highest percentage of swings at all pitches in the major league. He was the last out of the 2022 World Series.

2023: Home Run Records in NLDS and NLCS

During the 2023 National League Division Series, Castellanos became the first player in MLB history to hit multiple home runs in consecutive postseason games. In Game 1 of the 2023 National League Championship Series, he joined Reggie Jackson as the only players to hit five home runs in a three-game span.

2024: Played All 162 Games for Phillies

In 2024, Castellanos played in all 162 games for the Phillies, achieving a batting line of .254/.311/.431 with 23 home runs, 86 RBI, and six stolen bases.