Adrian Del Castillo Shines in Major League Debut
Adrian Del Castillo, Arizona's draft pick, made a sensational debut, hitting a 416-foot walk-off homer and driving in a crucial RBI.
Rookie sensation adrian del castillo was the standout performer in Friday’s 3-2 win over the Phillies, underlining his potential as one of Major League Baseball’s brightest new stars. The catcher only made his debut on Wednesday, but Arizona’s 24-year-old draft pick sensationally went 3-for-4, including a 416-foot walk-off solo homer driving off Jeff Hoffman to put the cherry on the cake in the desert.
His superb effort wasn’t only the reserve of his homer in the ninth, quickly establishing himself in the top of the first by driving Corbin Carroll home with an RBI single. If Del Castillo continues to impress, he could play more as a designated hitter in the coming weeks and months, with Gabriel Moreno sidelined by a groin injury. He looks set to make his name count in Marco Luciano’s lineups if he can sustain his recent hot streak. This season’s display in the minor league, translating into a.319/.403/.608 slash of 452 Tray-A Reno games, has been outstanding, and he’s now shining on the biggest stage.
