Nick Castellanos's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Nick Castellanos. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Nicholas Alexander Castellanos is a professional baseball player, currently playing right fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB. Throughout his career, he has played for several teams, including the Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs, and Cincinnati Reds, showcasing his talent and versatility across various MLB franchises.

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1934: Mirrored Hank Greenberg's Record

For the 2019 season, Nick Castellanos joined Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg in 1934 as the only right-handed batters to ever hit 55 doubles and 25 home runs in the same season.

1937: Mirrored Joe Medwick's Record

For the 2019 season, Nick Castellanos joined Hall of Famer Joe Medwick in 1937 as the only right-handed batters to ever hit 55 doubles and 25 home runs in the same season.

1956: Mirrored Al Kaline's Record

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.

2000: Most Doubles Since Todd Helton

During the 2019 season, Nick Castellanos' 58 doubles were the most by any player since Todd Helton's 59 doubles in 2000, earning him the nickname "Nicky Two Bags."

2008: Mirrored Miguel Cabrera's Record

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 Gold Medal

In 2009, Nick Castellanos played for the United States national baseball team and won a gold medal at the Pan American Junior Championships, and 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 won Most Valuable Player honors.

2011: Tigers Minor League Player of the Year

In 2011, Nick Castellanos played for the West Michigan Whitecaps and was named the Tigers' minor league position player of the year.

May 2012: Tigers' Minor League Player of the Month

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

2012: All-Star Futures Game MVP

In 2012, Nick Castellanos appeared in the All-Star Futures Game and was named its Most Valuable Player.

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.

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: First 5-Hit Game

On August 13, 2018, Nick Castellanos went 5-for-5 for his first career five-hit game. He became the first Tigers player with five hits in a game since Ian Kinsler in 2015.

July 17, 2017: J.D. Martinez wins American League Player of the Week

In the week ending July 17, 2017, J.D. Martinez won the American League Player of the Week.

July 18, 2017: Single, Triple, and Two Home Runs in a Game

On July 18, 2017, Nick Castellanos hit a single, triple and two home runs in a game against the Kansas City Royals.

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).

2021: Earned First All-Star Selection and Career Highs

In 2021, Nick Castellanos earned his first All-Star selection. By the end of the 2021 season, he had career highs in batting average (.309) and home runs (34), with 100 runs batted in. His fielding percentage improved to .991 with only three errors, however his defensive stats were negative overall.

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.

2023: Postseason Home Run Records and Series Loss

During the 2023 National League Division Series, Nick Castellanos hit two home runs apiece in Games 3 and 4, making him the first player in MLB history to achieve this in consecutive postseason games. In Game 1 of the 2023 National League Championship Series, he hit a home run, joining Reggie Jackson. However, he struggled with strikeouts and the Phillies lost to the Diamondbacks despite leading the series.

2025: 250th Career Home Run

On September 19, 2025, Nick Castellanos hit his 250th career home run with a two-run homer in the eighth inning, marking the first time he had two or more RBIs in a game as a substitute player.