Carlos Gastélum
| Carlos Gastélum | |
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| Infielder | |
| Born: October 29, 1979 Huatabampo, Sonora, Mexico | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Carlos Alberto "El Chispa" Gastélum (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkaɾlos alˈβeɾto el ˈtʃispa ɣasˈtelun]; born October 29, 1979) is a Mexican former professional baseball infielder. He played for the Naranjeros de Hermosillo, as well as Venados de Mazatlán in the Mexican Pacific League in the winter.[1] He started practicing baseball at the age of three years in his native Huatabampo, Sonora in the infancy category of a team called Ibarra Hermanos Ceballos. Gastélum often wears the number 5 on his uniform, as his firstborn child was born on the 5th.[citation needed]
Playing career
[edit]Tigres de Quintana Roo
[edit]Gastélum joined the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League for the 2005 season, and played with the club through the 2018 season. He became a free agent after the 2018 season.
Pericos de Puebla
[edit]On April 3, 2019, he signed with the Pericos de Puebla. In 53 games for Puebla, he hit .278/.337/.385 with three home runs and 20 RBI. On October 4, Gastélum retired from professional baseball.[2]
Tigres de Quintana Roo (second stint)
[edit]On June 5, 2024, Gastélum was activated by Quintana Roo as a player, while still serving as the manager of the club.[3] He appeared in only one game for Quintana Roo, walking in his only plate appearance.
Toros de Tijuana
[edit]On June 11, 2024, Gastélum was traded to the Toros de Tijuana, and was demoted to role of a coach for his new club.[4]
Coaching career
[edit]On December 27, 2022, Gastelum was hired by the Toros de Tijuana to serve as the team's first base coach and base running/defense instructor for the 2023 season.[5]
On July 26, 2024, Gastélum was appointed manager of Tijuana, replacing Dan Firova.[6] He was not retained following the season.
References
[edit]- ^ "Conociendo a "Chispa" Gastélum" (in Spanish). 2011-04-06. Retrieved 2015-12-17.
- ^ "Carlos Alberto Gastelum Stats, Fantasy & News".
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 5 de junio de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 11 de junio de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "Carlos Alberto Gastélum será coach de los Toros de Tijuana". vptosports.mx. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ "Carlos Gastélum nuevo manáger de Toros". Toros de Tijuana. 26 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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