Yolfran Castillo

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Texas Rangers #7 prospect in 2025
  BA Grade/Risk: 55/Extreme.
  
  Track Record: The Rangers have never been shy about promoting their best prospects, and Castillo earned that honor in 2024. He signed out of Venezuela in January 2024 then showed sublime bat-to-ball skills in the Dominican Summer League. He struck out just eight times in 97 plate appearances before earning a bump to the Arizona Complex League. He continued to put lumber on leather in Arizona and finished his season with just 15 strikeouts in 163 plate appearances. Castillo’s 35th and final game was the only one during which he failed to reach base.
  
  Scouting Report: Castillo’s signature skill is his ability to swing without missing. His miss rate overall was just 11.6%, and he whiffed just 5.4% on pitches in the zone. The contact came with moderate impact, including a max exit velocity of 102.6 mph despite just five extra-base hits and zero home runs. Scouts who saw Castillo over the course of the season were impressed by his defensive chops, including range, athleticism, a sound internal clock and plus arm strength. His soft hands and sound footwork also lend credence to his ability to stick at shortstop. He’s not a burner but could settle in as an average runner who makes up for a lack of speed with the type of first-step quickness which should serve him well at shortstop. All of his tools should play up as he adds strength to his lanky, 6-foot-3, 165-pound frame. If he’s able to stack muscle on top of his athleticism, power could become a bigger part of his game. Scouts also noted an uncommon level of maturity for a player of his age and experience.
  
  The Future: Castillo mastered the complex levels. Now, he’ll head to Low-A Down East with eyes on doing the same in full-season ball. He’s the second-best shortstop prospect in the organization and has the skills to be one of the system’s breakout stars in 2025.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Field: 60 | Arm: 60.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Field: 60 | Arm: 60.