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Killian High taps former MLB pitcher Carlos Castillo as new head baseball coach
By David L. Snelling at Community Newspapers
· June 12, 2026
· 1 min read
Carlos Castillo knows talent when he sees it. A former right-handed pitcher, Castillo played 19 years of professional baseball with the Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies, and had stints in Japan and the Caribbean. After he retired, he ran Kachi, a Miami -based baseball academy to
Key takeaway A former right-handed pitcher, Castillo played 19 years of professional baseball with the Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies, and had stints in Japan and the Caribbean.
Why this matters in The Miami
The appointment of Carlos Castillo as Killian High's new head baseball coach brings a unique opportunity for students in Miami-Dade County to learn from a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the sport. As a former MLB pitcher, Castillo's expertise will likely benefit the school's baseball program, potentially attracting more talented players from the surrounding neighborhoods, including Little Havana and Wynwood. His background in running a Miami-based baseball academy also suggests he is familiar with the local talent pool and may be able to tap into it to build a strong team. With Miami's rich baseball culture, influenced by its strong Latin American and Caribbean communities, Castillo's hiring could help Killian High become a competitive force in the region, providing students with valuable skills and experience that can benefit them beyond their high school years.
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Category: miami ·
Published: June 12, 2026 ·
Source: Community Newspapers ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Carlos Castillo knows talent when he sees it. A former right-handed pitcher, Castillo played 19 years of professional baseball with the Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies, and had stints in Japan and the Caribbean. After he retired, he ran Kachi, a Miami-based baseball academy to
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