Houston Chronicle Feb 27, 2015
Astros pitchers Brett Oberholtzer, Samuel Deduno get high marks from Jason Castro
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Astros catcher Jason Castro liked what he saw while catching lefthander Brett Oberholtzer and righthander Samuel Deduno in live batting practice sessions Friday. “Obie looked good,” Castro said. “He had some good movement today, some late life on his sinker. He’s working on throwing changeups to lefties and righties, so it will […]
Houston Chronicle Feb 25, 2015
Astros report: Altuve, Castro, Gonzalez are only Astros to remain with Luhnow throughout tenure
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – While addressing the team for the first time Wednesday morning, Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow had All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve, catcher Jason Castro and utility man Marwin Gonzalez step up while highlighting the dramatic makeover the club has gone through during his tenure. “You have to realize in these meetings that […]
Houston Chronicle Feb 23, 2015
Astros A to Z: Jason Castro
Each day the Astros are in Florida for spring training, we will profile a different member of the 40-man roster. Today, we look at Jason Castro. JASON CASTRO Position: Catcher Bats/throws: Left/right Height/weight: 6-3, 215 Opening day age: 27 Hometown: Castro Valley, Calif. How acquired: First round, 2008 draft MLB experience: Four seasons 2014 recap: […]
