KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Crowds of reporters routinely gathered around Carlos Correa and Dallas Keuchel in the early days of Astros camp. Across the room, veteran catcher Jason Castro went about his business without much fanfare or attention.
Castro, a former first-round Draft pick and the longest-tenured Astros player on the 2016 roster, has come a long way since he was a quiet rookie in the corner of the clubhouse. He carries himself with a noticeable confidence and presence, and he has the reputation as one of the most professional and consistent players on the Astros.