Miami Marlins: Whose Number Should Be the First Retired?

Jul 22, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the Miami Marlins logo on a batting helmet in the dugout against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 22, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the Miami Marlins logo on a batting helmet in the dugout against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Luis Castillo

Castillo was signed as a Marlin back in 1992 as an undrafted free agent at the age of 17. After spending five years in the minors, Castillo made it to the big leagues in 1997. Joined alongside Edgar Renteria, the Marlins had the youngest middle infield in National League history. Due to a heel injury, Castillo was not a part of the 1997 Marlins World Series victory. After a dismal start to the 1998 season, Castillo was sent back to the minors for the remainder of the year. From 2000-2005, though, Castillo was the sole second baseman that the Fish utilized.

Castillo finished both the 2000 and 2002 seasons as the stolen base champion of the National League. In 2003 he slashed .314/.381/.397. Castillo played 10 seasons with the Marlins. In those 10 seasons, Castillo won one World Series, made three All-Star appearances, and won three Gold Gloves. Castillo has played in more games than any other Marlin and is the Marlins’ stolen base leader with 281.

Castillo was traded to the Minnesota Twins in 2005, making room for the Marlins to utilize a Rule 5 pick from the Diamondbacks by the name of Dan Uggla. After being released by the Phillies in 2011, Castillo retired from baseball.