Kervin Castro is a right-handed pitcher from Maracay, Venezuela, currently on the roster of the New York Yankees. Born on February 7, 1999, he made his MLB debut on September 7, 2021, and has been working his way toward a permanent spot at the highest level ever since. His 2026 numbers — a 1.42 ERA in 6.1 innings — suggest he may finally be getting there.
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 (27 years old)
- Hometown: Maracay, Venezuela
- MLB Debut: September 7, 2021
Background
Maracay is one of Venezuela’s most storied baseball towns, and Castro is the latest product of that tradition to reach the big leagues. He signed with a major league organization and developed steadily as both a starter and reliever before getting his first taste of MLB action in the fall of 2021 — a milestone that any ballplayer from Latin America will tell you never gets old.
Professional Career
Castro’s path through the majors has included stops with the Chicago Cubs and now the Yankees. His 2022 season was a rough stretch of development: with Chicago he posted a 7.59 ERA in 10.2 innings with 7 strikeouts, and in a separate 2022 stint his ERA climbed to 10.22 over 12.1 innings. Those are the kinds of numbers that come with learning on the job at the toughest level in the world.
The move to New York has been a different story. In 2026, Castro has put up a 1.42 ERA and a 0.79 WHIP across 6.1 innings, flashing the kind of control and efficiency that the Yankees were hoping to unlock. Eight strikeouts in that stretch add to the encouraging picture.
Career Stats
- 2026 — New York Yankees: 6.1 IP | 1.42 ERA | 0.79 WHIP | 8 K | 0-0
- 2022 — (separate stint): 12.1 IP | 10.22 ERA | 1.78 WHIP | 11 K | 0-1
- 2022 — Chicago Cubs: 10.2 IP | 7.59 ERA | 1.50 WHIP | 7 K | 0-1
Awards and Honors
Castro hasn’t collected MVP awards or Gold Gloves yet, and a World Series ring is still on the wish list. At 27, his career is very much a work in progress — and the stats are the most honest measure of where he stands each season.
One Thing Worth Knowing
Castro is part of a long and proud line of Venezuelan talent in the big leagues. Wearing pinstripes for one of the most iconic franchises in sports history is the kind of opportunity that motivates a lot of players from Latin America to grind through the minor leagues for years. At 27, with his best numbers coming right now, he’s still very much in the fight to stick.
