The Arizona Diamondbacks named High-A Hillsboro C Kenny Castillo and Double-A Amarillo RHP Jose Cabrera the organization’s Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Month for July.
C KENNY CASTILLO**│** 21 years old │ R/R │ 6-2, 170 │**Guacara, Venezuela**│ MiLB Bio
- In 15 games with the Hops, hit .354 (17-for-48)/1.022 OPS with 5 doubles, 2 homers, 9 RBI and 7 walks.
- Owned a 6-game hitting streak from July 12-26, batting .400 (8-for-20)/1.130 OPS with 2 doubles, 1 homer, 2 RBI and 4 walks.
- Reached base safely in all 14 starts (.439 OBP).
- Hit safely in all 6 road games, batting .364 (8-for-22)/1.144 OPS with 2 doubles, 2 home runs, 3 RBI and 2 walks.
- Against lefties, hit .455 (5-for-11)/1.208 OPS and .324 (12-for-37)/.963 OPS vs. righties.
- Signed by the D-backs as a non-drafted free agent on Feb. 5, 2021.
RHP JOSE CABRERA**│** 23 years old │ R/R │ 6-3, 190 │ Yaguate, Dominican Republic**│** MiLB Bio
- In 6 starts (4 quality) with the Sod Poodles, went 3-1 with a 2.56 ERA (9 ER in 31.2 IP), opponent .200 AVG, 11 walks and 25 strikeouts.
- Ranked among Texas League leaders in innings (1st, 31.2), starts (T-1st, 6), wins (T-2nd, 3), WHIP (6th, 1.04), AVG (6th, .200) and ERA (8th, 2.56).
- In 3 home starts, went 2-0 with a 2.00 ERA (4 ER in 18.0 IP), opponent .210 AVG, 8 walks and 10 strikeouts.
- Was scoreless in 2 of his 3 road starts (1-1; 3.29 ERA, 5 ER in 13.2 IP).
- Held righties to a .185 AVG (10-for-59).
- Signed by the D-backs as a non-drafted free agent on Sept. 24, 2021.
Every month during the season, the D-backs’ Player Development staff chooses the player and pitcher most deserving of the honors based on nominations from coaches at each affiliate along with input from the Minor League coordinators. Below is a list of the overall winners as well as players nominated by each affiliate:
JULY
OVERALL
RENO
AMARILLO
HILLSBORO
VISALIA
ACL
DSL Black
DSL Red
PLAYER
Kenny Castillo
Tristin English
Manuel Pena
Kenny Castillo
Trent Youngblood
Carlos Virahonda
Erick
De La Cruz
Raily Liriano
PITCHER
Jose Cabrera
Dylan
Ray
Jose
Cabrera
Daniel
Eagen
Mervin
Fell
Jesus
Escobar
Jose
Puello
Naimer Rosario