Kervin Castro is a right-handed pitcher from Maracay, Venezuela who made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees on September 7, 2021. Now 27 years old, Castro wears No. 74 for New York and is finally showing why the organization believed in him — posting a 1.42 ERA and a 0.79 WHIP over 6.1 innings in 2026.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Kervin Castro
- Position: Pitcher
- Team: New York Yankees
- Number: 74
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 5’10» / 234 lbs
- Born: February 7, 1999 — Maracay, Venezuela
- MLB Debut: September 7, 2021
Background
Castro grew up in Maracay, a city with a long tradition of producing professional baseball talent. Like many Caribbean prospects, his path to the big leagues ran through academies and the minor league system, where he refined his arsenal and built the clean mechanics and arm strength that caught the attention of MLB scouts. His right-handed delivery and promising velocity were enough to earn him a spot in a major league organization, and he worked his way up until getting the call in September 2021.
Professional Career
Castro’s debut with the Yankees came late in the 2021 season, and his early years in the majors were a learning curve — the kind most young pitchers go through. In 2022, he spent time with the Chicago Cubs, throwing 10.2 innings with a 7.59 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP. He did rack up 7 strikeouts in that stretch, a sign that the raw stuff was there even when the results weren’t.
The turnaround came in 2026 back with the Yankees. Castro’s numbers dropped dramatically: a 1.42 ERA, 8 strikeouts, and a 0.79 WHIP across 6.1 innings. Those aren’t just better numbers — they suggest a pitcher who has found his footing and is starting to trust his repertoire in high-leverage situations.
Career Stats
- 2026 — New York Yankees: 6.1 IP | 1.42 ERA | 0.79 WHIP | 8 K | 0-0
- 2022 — Chicago Cubs: 10.2 IP | 7.59 ERA | 1.50 WHIP | 7 K | 0-1
- 2022 — Combined: 12.1 IP | 10.22 ERA | 1.78 WHIP | 11 K | 0-1
Awards and Milestones
Castro hasn’t collected individual hardware like a Cy Young or an All-Star nod yet — his career is still very much in progress. But his 2026 numbers are the kind that open doors, and if he sustains this level of performance, those conversations won’t be far off.
Worth Noting
Castro is part of a long line of quality pitchers Venezuela has sent to the big leagues. That Maracay specifically keeps producing MLB talent speaks to the depth of baseball culture in the region. The fact that Castro has carved out a role with one of the most demanding organizations in the sport — the Yankees — says something about both his ability and his resilience.
