Carlos Gastélum
Mexican baseball player (1979-)
Carlos Alberto "El Chispa" Gastélum (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkaɾlos alˈβeɾto el ˈtʃispa ɣasˈtelun]; born October 29, 1979) is a Mexican former professional baseball infielder who currently serves as the third base coach for the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. He played for the Naranjeros de Hermosillo, as well as Venados de Mazatlán in the Mexican Pacific League in the winter. He started practicing baseball at the age of three years in his native Huatabampo, Sonora in the infancy category of a team called Ibarra Hermanos Ceballos.
Playing career
Tigres de Quintana Roo
Gastélum joined the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League for the 2005 season, and played with the club through the 2018 season. He became a free agent after the 2018 season.
Pericos de Puebla
On April 3, 2019, he signed with the Pericos de Puebla. In 53 games for Puebla, he hit .278/.337/.385 with three home runs and 20 RBI. On October 4, Gastélum retired from professional baseball.
Tigres de Quintana Roo (second stint)
On June 5, 2024, Gastélum was activated by Quintana Roo as a player, while still serving as the manager of the club. He appeared in only one game for Quintana Roo, walking in his only plate appearance.
Toros de Tijuana
On June 11, 2024, Gastélum was traded to the Toros de Tijuana, and was demoted to role of a coach for his new club.
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