Nick Castellanos
#21 RF · Padres
Silver Slugger '21All-MLB 2nd Team '21All-MLB Second Team '21
Height
6'3"
Weight
203 lbs
Age
34
College
N/A
Draft
2010, Rd 1, #44
Experience
13 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
D+
B-
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 1705 | 0.2707302 | 250 | 927 | 0.78188133 | 42 | 1750 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$780K
Guaranteed
$468K
AAV
$780K/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
D+
FCA+
Nick Castellanos grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB right fielders, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.272 batting average and a 0.784 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 250 home runs and 920 RBI through 1688 games (a 24-HR, 88-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. His 42 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a experienced veteran at 34, Nick is a key contributor for the Padres. A 1688-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Fan & Media Sentiment
B-
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Nick Castellanos carries a solid B- sentiment grade with the Padres, reflecting his role as a dependable veteran presence rather than a franchise centerpiece. The media narrative around Castellanos emphasizes his steady production and clubhouse leadership, with teammates consistently vouching for his professionalism and work ethic. Coverage focuses on his consistency as a middle-of-the-lineup contributor who delivers without creating headlines or drama. While he's not generating the buzz of a marquee star, there's genuine optimism around his ability to provide stability in San Diego's outfield. The absence of performance controversies or off-field issues has allowed Castellanos to maintain a positive public image as a respected veteran who knows his role. His current perception sits comfortably in the "solid starter" tier—valuable enough to warrant consistent playing time but not quite reaching the franchise-caliber conversation.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/8 | vs STL | L 1-2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wed, 5/6 | @ SF | W 5-1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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About this player
Nick Castellanos is a veteran in his 13th MLB season listed at RF for the Padres. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Nick Castellanos: Contract Value Index pending, Performance D+, Sentiment B-, Fan Verdict pending.
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