Antonio Castro

Height:
6-1
Weight:
190
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Concord, CA
High School:
De La Salle HS

High School — A 2025 graduate of De La Salle High School in Concord, Calif. … led Spartans to 2025 CIF-NorCal baseball championship by hitting .426 with 10 doubles, seven home runs and 45 RBIs . .487 on-base percentage, .772 slugging percentage and 1,.258 OPS … stole 14 bases … Spartans were 29-4 in 2025 and won CIF-North Coast Section Division 1 title … Castro earned first-team All-East Bay Athletic League honors and set a school record with his 45 RBIs … landed on 2024 CIF-North Coast Section President’s List and was a 2025 CIF-North Coast Section Spring Honor Roll Student … chose Cal Poly “because it’s the kind of school that pushes you both academically and athletically. The ‘Learn by Doing’ mindset really stood out to me because I like being hands-on and learning through experience, not just sitting in a classroom. The location, the community, and the balance between strong academics and competitive athletics all felt like the right fit. When I visited, the campus had an energy that made me feel like I could really grow there, not just as a student or an athlete, but as a person.”

Personal — Son of Jeff and Monique Castro … one brother, Alexander, and one sister, Anakalia … Anakalia is a Cal Poly graduate … credits his dad as the biggest influence on his life … “He’s the one who first introduced me to sports and taught me what it means to compete with both intensity and respect. He’s always pushed me to give my best, not just in games but in practice and in how I carry myself off the field. Whenever I’ve gone through slumps or losses, he’s reminded me that failure is a part of growth and that mental toughness matters just as much as physical skill. Watching his work ethic and how he handles challenges has shaped the way I approach my goals as an athlete” … born in Vallejo, Calif. … majoring in business administration.