Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bill Castro
1974 - 1980
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Bill Castro Marker
Inscription.
Bill Castro. Drafted by the Brewers in 1970, Castro spent the first seven seasons of his 10-year Major League career in Milwaukee. Compiled a 2.96 ERA, 44 saves and a .521 winning percentage in 253 games as a Brewer. Finished in the top ten in the American League in saves in 1977 and posted a career-best 1.81 ERA during the 1978 campaign. During his final three seasons in Milwaukee, Castro recorded a 2.32 ERA, second lowest in the majors (among pitchers with at least 100 games), trailing only Hall of Famer Goose Gossage. After the conclusion of his playing career, Castro spent another 18 seasons with the Brewers organization as a coach from 1992 to 2009.
Drafted by the Brewers in 1970, Castro spent the first seven seasons of his 10-year Major League career in Milwaukee. Compiled a 2.96 ERA, 44 saves and a .521 winning percentage in 253 games as a Brewer. Finished in the top ten in the American League in saves in 1977 and posted a career-best 1.81 ERA during the 1978 campaign. During his final three seasons in Milwaukee, Castro recorded a 2.32 ERA, second lowest in the majors (among pitchers with at least 100 games), trailing only Hall of Famer Goose Gossage. After the conclusion of his playing career, Castro spent another 18 seasons with the Brewers organization as a coach from 1992 to 2009.
Location. 43° 1.742′ N, 87° 58.221′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Story Hill. Marker can be reached from Brewers Way. The marker is part of the Brewers Wall of Honor which is on display on the northeast wall (left field) of Miller Park. It is near the Hot Corner entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milwaukee WI 53214, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Scott (here, next to this marker); Ben Oglivie (here, next to this marker); Chuck Crim (here, next
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
