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19th Ducks Alumnus Promoted to Major Leagues

Catcher becomes 19th former Ducks player to reach MLB level

(Central Islip, N.Y., June 24, 2019) - The Miami Marlins promoted 2018 Long Island Ducks catcher Wilkin Castillo to the Major Leagues from Triple-A New Orleans on Friday, June 21. In doing so, he became the 19th player in Ducks history to reach the MLB level after playing on Long Island.

Castillo played in 20 games with the Ducks at the beginning of the 2018 season. He posted a .314 batting average with two home runs, 12 RBIs, 10 runs, 22 hits, four doubles and eight walks. The New York Yankees purchased his contract on May 25, and he played the rest of the season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The Dominican Republic native hit .250 with two homers, 13 RBIs, 11 runs and six doubles in 41 games.

The 35-year-old began 2019 with Triple-A New Orleans of the Pacific Coast League. In 31 games, he posted a .253 batting average with two homers, six RBIs, 12 runs, 25 hits, four doubles and 10 walks. Upon being promoted to the big leagues, he started Saturday's game for the Marlins against the Phillies in Philadelphia, collecting a two-run double that gave the Marlins a 4-3 lead.

The following is the complete list of Ducks players to reach MLB after playing on Long Island:

PLAYER	YEAR(S) WITH DUCKS	PROMOTED BY	PROMOTION YEAR
Wilkin Castillo	2018	Miami Marlins	2019
Henderson Alvarez	2017	Philadelphia Phillies	2017
Quintin Berry	2017	Milwaukee Brewers	2017
Tim Melville	2017	Minnesota Twins	2017
Rich Hill	2015	Boston Red Sox	2015
Scott Rice	2008	New York Mets	2013
Lew Ford	2009, 2011-Present	Baltimore Orioles	2012
Kip Wells	2010	San Diego Padres	2012
Justin Hampson	2010	New York Mets	2012
Joey Gathright	2010	Boston Red Sox	2011
Robinson Cancel	2010	Houston Astros	2011
Erick Almonte	2006	Milwaukee Brewers	2011
Jay Gibbons	2008	Los Angeles Dodgers	2010
Mel Stocker	2006	Milwaukee Brewers	2007
Nelson Figueroa	2006	New York Mets	2008
Ken Ray	2002	Atlanta Braves	2006
Bill Pulsipher	2004	St. Louis Cardinals	2005
Pedro Borbon Jr.	2003	St. Louis Cardinals	2003
Carlos Baerga	2001	Boston Red Sox	2002

The Long Island Ducks are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at Bethpage Ballpark. For further information, call (631) 940-DUCK or visit www.liducks.com.

About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)

With eight teams in the Mid-Atlantic and Texas, the ALPB is a leader in baseball innovation and a player gateway to Major League Baseball. Through its exclusive partnership with MLB, the Atlantic League tests Major League Baseball rules and equipment initiatives. The Atlantic League has sent over 900 players to MLB organizations while drawing more than 40 million fans to its affordable, family-friendly ballparks throughout its 22-year history.

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