2013 was a great year for Jason Castro.
In 491 plate appearances Castro slashed .276/.350/.485 on his way to 18 home runs and 63 RBIs. The lone All-Star representative appeared to be on his way to becoming one of baseball’s best young catchers at the age of 26.
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Though the Astros were mired in a playoff drought for several years, many thought GM Jeff Luhnow had the team on the right path. They’d be acquiring prospects, drafting high in drafts, and could build around pieces such as Jose Altuve and Jason Castro.