Del Castillo Tabbed PG Freshman All-America
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Miami Hurricanes’ rookie Adrian Del Castillo garnered his second Freshman All-America honor of the year, appearing on the Perfect Game 2019 Freshman All-America Team that was released Thursday.
Del Castillo was one of 10 position players named to the 18-member first team. Listed as an outfielder, the versatile Del Castillo’s offensive prowess helped him distinguish himself as one of the top freshmen in the country. The complete 2019 Perfect Game Freshman All-America Team can be found HERE.
His selection as a Perfect Game Freshman All-American is the second award Del Castillo earned this week, as he was named ABCA All-Regionon Wednesday. Del Castillo was also one of three Hurricanes selected to the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Freshman All-America Team.
The freshman has earned a host of awards after his collegiate debut season, including Second Team All-ACC, ACC All-Freshman Team and all-regional at the 2019 Starkville Regional. He finished the season batting .331 with 78 hits, 22 doubles and 72 RBI, all team-bests. Del Castillo also scored 58 runs and clubbed 12 homers, while striking out just 24 times in 236 at-bats.
The Miami native finished the season tied for the team lead with 22 multi-hit games and second on the team with 18 multi-RBI performances. A versatile player who started all 61 games in 2019, Del Castillo made starts at catcher, right field, designated hitter and third base. Del Castillo was outstanding is his first NCAA postseason, hitting .353 with two doubles, three homers and seven RBI over four games at the Starkville Regional.
