Scouting Report

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

Signed as an infielder for $100,000 out of the Dominican Republic in 2019, Castro was a full-time outfielder by the time he made his pandemic-delayed pro debut in 2021. He has advanced quickly, reaching High-A last July just two months after turning 20, and his name has begun to come up in trade talks. He steadily improved throughout last season before tiring in September.

A switch-hitter, Castro makes more consistent contact and drives the ball with more authority from the left side of the plate. One of the more disciplined young hitters in the system, he controls the strike zone and focuses on hitting pitches from gap to gap. While he homered just 13 times in 207 games over his first three pro seasons, he's significantly stronger than his listed 170 pounds and his exit velocities portend perhaps 20-homer power in his future.

An average runner out of the batter's box, Castro is quicker once he gets going and has good instincts on the bases and in the outfield. He covers enough ground to play an average center field but probably would fit better in Fenway Park's atypically spacious right field. His average arm works at all three outfield spots.

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 40 

Castro turned pro for $100,000 out of the Dominican Republic in 2019, then lost a year to the pandemic before making his debut in 2021. He has advanced rapidly since then, reaching High-A this July after turning 20 two months earlier. Originally signed as an infielder, he has spent his entire career in the outfield. 

A switch-hitter, Castro drives the ball better and does more damage from the left side of the plate. He controls the strike zone better than most Red Sox farmhands and makes regular contact with his hit-over-power approach. He needs to gain strength in order to hit the ball with more authority and currently projects to have 12-15 home run pop. 

Castro has average speed and the instincts to steal an occasional base and cover ground in center field. He's an average defender who has seen action at all three outfield spots and probably will end up on a corner -- which will put more pressure on his bat and power. He has an average arm and makes accurate throws.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	08/13/2024	2B Allan Castro assigned to Portland Sea Dogs from Greenville Drive.
	03/07/2024	Boston Red Sox Prospects activated 2B Allan Castro.
	02/23/2024	2B Allan Castro assigned to Boston Red Sox.
	07/14/2023	2B Allan Castro assigned to Greenville Drive from Salem Red Sox.
	07/14/2023	Greenville Drive activated 2B Allan Castro.
	03/12/2023	2B Allan Castro and assigned to Boston Red Sox.
	03/12/2023	2B Allan Castro roster status changed by Boston Red Sox.
	08/30/2022	2B Allan Castro assigned to Salem Red Sox from FCL Red Sox.
	08/30/2022	Salem Red Sox activated 2B Allan Castro.
	06/03/2022	2B Allan Castro assigned to FCL Red Sox from DSL Red Sox Red.
	07/10/2021	2B Allan Castro assigned to DSL Red Sox Red.
	07/02/2019	Boston Red Sox signed free agent IF Allan Castro to a minor league contract.