Kervin Castro is a right-handed pitcher from Maracay, Venezuela, who made his MLB debut on September 7, 2021. In 2026, he’s turning heads with the New York Yankees — posting a 1.69 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP in 5.1 innings, the kind of numbers that suggest a pitcher who has figured something out.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Kervin Castro
- Position: Pitcher
- Team: New York Yankees
- Number: 74
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 5’10» / 234 lb
- Born: February 7, 1999 (age 27)
- Hometown: Maracay, Venezuela
- MLB Debut: September 7, 2021
Background
Castro was born on February 7, 1999, in Maracay — a city in Venezuela with a long tradition of producing professional ballplayers. Like many Caribbean prospects, he worked his way through academy systems and the minor leagues before earning his shot at the big leagues in the fall of 2021.
Professional Career
His early MLB experience was a grind. In 2022, Castro split time between the Chicago Cubs and another organization, posting a 7.59 ERA in 10.2 innings with the Cubs and a 10.22 ERA in 12.1 innings elsewhere — rough outings that reflected the typical learning curve for a young arm adjusting to big-league hitters. He struck out 12 batters combined across those 23 innings, showing the swing-and-miss ability was always there.
The turnaround came with the Yankees. In 2026, Castro has looked like a different pitcher: 1.69 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 7 strikeouts in 5.1 innings. The control is sharper, the results are cleaner, and he’s earning trust in one of baseball’s most demanding bullpens.
Career Stats
- 2026 — New York Yankees: 5.1 IP | 0-0 | 1.69 ERA | 0.94 WHIP | 7 K
- 2022 — Chicago Cubs: 10.2 IP | 0-1 | 7.59 ERA | 1.50 WHIP | 7 K
- 2022 — Other org.: 12.1 IP | 0-1 | 10.22 ERA | 1.78 WHIP | 11 K
Awards and Milestones
Castro hasn’t collected individual hardware like a Cy Young or an All-Star nod yet. His focus right now is simpler: lock down a reliable role in the Yankees’ bullpen, keep improving his numbers, and contribute to a team built to win championships.
Worth Knowing
Maracay has quietly become one of Venezuela’s most productive baseball towns, sending a steady stream of players to professional ball. Castro is the latest in that line — a reminder that the pipeline from that region to the big leagues is very much alive.
