This amazing array of Juan Castro Los Angeles Dodgers spans more than 20 years. Included are:
1995/96 Juan Castro Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training Game Used Jersey. The Russell Athletic size "44" jersey maintains its original tag in the inner back. These royal blue mesh jerseys were also used for pregame batting practice during Juan Castro's first two seasons of action in the big leagues in 1995 and 1996. Light to medium use. This jersey emanates directly from Juan Castro and is accompanied by his signed LOA.
1996 Juan Castro Los Angeles Dodgers Pregame Royal Blue Jersey. The Russell Athletic size "46" jersey maintains its original tag on the inside of the left tail. These royal blue mesh jerseys were also used for pregame batting practice during Juan Castro's first two seasons of action in the big leagues in 1995 and 1996--thoguh this one's tag location indicates that it hails from 1996. Light to medium use. This jersey emanates directly from Juan Castro and is accompanied by his signed LOA.
1998/99 Juan Castro Los Angeles Dodgers Royal Blue Batting Pracice Jersey. The Majestic size "44" jersey maintains its original tag on the left tail. The interior tag presents with "0006" game jersey code. These heavier blue mesh jerseys were used for batting practice by Castro during the 1998 and 1999 seasons. Light to medium use. This jersey emanates directly from Juan Castro and is accompanied by his signed LOA.
1997 Juan Castro Los Angeles Dodgers Home Jersey - With Jackie Robinson 50th Anniversary Patch. The Russell Athletic size "44" "Diamond Collection" jersey maintains its original tag on the inside rear of the jersey with "1997" date tag intact. The left shoulder presents with its "Jackie Robinson 50th Anniversary" patch--the Dodger's special version of this patch. Castro would have also worn this number "25" jersey during the 1997 season. Light use. This jersey emanates directly from Juan Castro and is accompanied by his signed LOA.
1997 Juan Castro Los Angeles Dodgers Road Jersey - With Jackie Robinson 50th Anniversary Patch. The Russell Athletic size "44" "Diamond Collection" jersey maintains its original tag on the inside of the left tail with "1997" date tag intact. The left shoulder presents with its "Jackie Robinson 50th Anniversary" patch--the Dodger's special version of this patch. Castro would have also worn this number "25" jersey during the 1997 season. Light to medium use. This jersey emanates directly from Juan Castro and is accompanied by his signed LOA.
1999 Juan Castro Los Angeles Dodgers Road Jersey - With Pee Wee Reese and Ron Cey Patches. The Russell Athletic size "44" jersey maintains its original tag on the inside of the left tail with "1999" date tag intact. The left shoulder presents with its "PEE WEE REESE 1" memorial patch in honor of the Dodger legend that had passed away on August 14, 1999. Just below that is the "HEROES" patch featuring Dodger great Ron Cey. Castro would have also worn this number "17" jersey during spring training in 2000, until he was traded to the Cincinnati Reds on April 1 2000. Light to medium use. This jersey emanates directly from Juan Castro and is accompanied by his signed LOA.
2009 Juan Castro Los Angeles Dodgers Game Used Road Jersey. The Majestic "Cool Base" size "46" jersey maintains its tagging heat transferred on the tail seam. The collar stitched tag reads "14 46 09." Interior tagging presents with "0063" game jersey code. The number "14" is on reverse in royal blue and on the front in bright red--the classic Dodger's styling in use since the team's 1950's glory days. Exhibits minor wear. This jersey emanates directly from Juan Castro and is accompanied by his signed LOA.
2010 Juan Castro Los Angeles Dodgers Game Used Home Jersey. The Majestic "Cool Base" size "46" jersey maintains its tagging heat transferred on the tail seam. The collar stitched tag reads "33 Castro 46 2010." Interior tagging presents with "0063" game jersey code. The number "33" is on reverse in royal blue and on the front in bright red--the classic Dodger's styling in use since the team's 1950's glory days. Exhibits light to medium wear. This jersey emanates directly from Juan Castro and is accompanied by his signed LOA.
2011 Juan Castro Los Angeles Dodgers Game Used Jersey. The Majestic "Cool Base" size "46" jersey maintains its tagging heat transferred on the tail seam. Interior tagging presents with "0078" game jersey code. The number "3" is on reverse in white and on the front in bright red--the classic Dodger's styling in use since the team's 1950's glory days. Castro wore number "3" for the Dodgers only in 2011. Exhibits light wear. This jersey emanates directly from Juan Castro and is accompanied by his signed LOA.
2016 Juan Castro Los Angeles Dodgers "Father's Day" Coaches Jersey - One-Game Style from June 19, 2016. The size "48" Majestic Authentic "Flex Base" jersey maintains its second tag on the lower right tail below the buttons that reads "LDFO / #13 CASTRO 2016 / 48." This special light blue themed jersey was worn on Father's Day, June 19, 2016, when the Los Angeles Dodgers played the Milwaukee Brewers. Minimal wear, as expected for single game style coaches jersey. Castro was hired by the Dodgers in 2016 as a Quality Assurance Coach. This jersey emanates directly from Juan Castro and is accompanied by his signed LOA.
2016 Juan Castro Los Angeles Dodgers "St. Patrick's Day" Coaches Pregame Jersey - One-Game Style. The size "48" Majestic Authentic Collection jersey maintains its inner tag with the "0780" game jersey tag. The game issued jerseys for the 2016 St. Patrick's Day game were white with green piping. Minimal wear, as expected for single game style coaches jersey. Castro was hired by the Dodgers in 2016 as a Quality Assurance Coach. This jersey emanates directly from Juan Castro and is accompanied by his signed LOA.
2016 Juan Castro Los Angeles Dodgers Postseason Coaches Jersey - Worn for 2016 NLDS and NLCS. The Dodgers played five home games during the 2016 National League Divisional Series and Championship Series, when these special jerseys were employed by players and coaches. The size "48" Majestic Authentic "Flex Base" jersey maintains its second tag on the lower right tail below the buttons that reads "LDHH / #13 CASTRO 2016 / 48." This classic styled white home jersey features the bright red number "13" on the front. Minimal wear, as expected for coaches jersey. Castro was hired by the Dodgers in 2016 as a Quality Assurance Coach. This jersey emanates directly from Juan Castro and is accompanied by his signed LOA.
2016/17 Juan Castro Los Angeles Dodgers Coaches Pregame Jersey - Blue with White Side Panels Style. The size "46" Majestic Authentic Collection jersey maintains its "Los Angeles Dodgers" label sewn onto the left tail. Minimal wear, as expected for coaches jersey. Castro was hired by the Dodgers in 2016 as a Quality Assurance Coach. This jersey emanates directly from Juan Castro and is accompanied by his signed LOA.
2017 Juan Castro Los Angeles Dodgers "4th of July" Coaches Home Jersey - One-Game Style from July 4, 2017. The size "46" Majestic Authentic "Flex Base" jersey maintains its second tag on the lower right tail below the buttons that reads "LDSX / #13 CASTRO 2017 / 46 1252." This special Independence Day themed jersey, with stars in team name and numbers and American flag on the sleeve, was worn on July 4, 2017, when the Los Angeles Dodgers played the Arizona Diamondbacks. Minimal wear, as expected for single game style coaches jersey. Castro was hired by the Dodgers in 2016 as a Quality Assurance Coach. This jersey emanates directly from Juan Castro and is accompanied by his signed LOA.
2017 Juan Castro Los Angeles Dodgers "4th of July" Coaches Home Jersey - One-Game Style from July 4, 2017. The size "46" Majestic Authentic "Flex Base" jersey maintains its second tag on the lower right tail below the buttons that reads "LDSX / #13 CASTRO 2017 / 46 1252." This special Independence Day themed jersey, with stars in team name and numbers and American flag on the sleeve, was worn on July 4, 2017, when the Los Angeles Dodgers played the Arizona Diamondbacks. Minimal wear, as expected for single game style coaches jersey. Castro was hired by the Dodgers in 2016 as a Quality Assurance Coach. This jersey emanates directly from Juan Castro and is accompanied by his signed LOA.
2017 Juan Castro Los Angeles Dodgers "Father's Day" Coaches Jersey - One-Game Style from June 18, 2017. The size "46" Majestic Authentic "Flex Base" jersey maintains its second tag on the lower right tail below the buttons that reads "LDOF / #13 CASTRO 2017 / 46 1192." This special light blue themed jersey was worn on Father's Day, June 18, 2017, when the Los Angeles Dodgers played the Cincinnati Reds. Minimal wear, as expected for single game style coaches jersey. Castro was hired by the Dodgers in 2016 as a Quality Assurance Coach. This jersey emanates directly from Juan Castro and is accompanied by his signed LOA.
2017 Juan Castro Los Angeles Dodgers "Old Timers Game" Home Jersey - Issued for June 10, 2017 Old Timers Game. The size "48" Majestic Authentic "Flex Base" jersey maintains its heat transferred tag on the left tail. Castro was hired by the Dodgers in 2016 as a Quality Assurance Coach, and he did play in the Old Timers Game in 2017 (he is in the team photo taken after the game). However, the offered jersey still maintains its original tagging hanging from the left sleeve, indicating he wore his standard coaches jersey he would wear for the later game that day. This jersey emanates directly from Juan Castro and is accompanied by his signed LOA.
The Juan Castro Collection
Rockhurst Auctions is proud to present the collection of Major League Baseball Player Juan Castro. Castro played infield for 17 seasons in the bigs, becoming a reliable utility infielder reserve for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, and Philadelphia Phillies from 1995 to 2011. In total, his career spanned 21 seasons when including his four years in the Minor Leagues starting in 1991. Since his retirement, Juan has held MLB coaching position with the Dodgers (quality assurance coach) and Phillies (infield coach). He coached with the Mexico national baseball team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic, and in 2019, Castro was announced as manager for Team Mexico at the 2019 WBSC Premier12 tournament. He has also managed and coached in the Mexican Baseball League and Mexican Pacific League, and in 2023 he was inducted to the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame.
Offered in this auction are a wonderful assortment of the many baseball relics Juan collected during his two-decade odyssey through the Major Leagues, including signed baseballs, game used uniforms and signed jerseys and game used bats from many of his former teammates. Each item is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Juan Castro.