FerryHawks Ink Former Honey Hunter Infielder Luis Castro

The Staten Island FerryHawks of the independent Atlantic League have signed infielder Luis Castro to a contract for the upcoming season, per today’s Tweet.

The inking comes on the heels of locking up returning FerryHawk Ricardo Cespedes, Jr. on Monday.

Entering #HawkCity next we have infielder, Luis Castro!

ALPB fans may recognize Luis from the Gastonia Honey Hunters last season. Previously Castro has played as high as AAA in the Brewers organization, as well as serving some time with Colorado Rockies’ affiliates. pic.twitter.com/4rvrgLSCcM

— SI FerryHawks (@FerryHawks) January 27, 2023

Castro, 27, suited up with the Gastonia Honey Hunters last season. slashing .273/.370/.445 with 12 home runs, 49 RBI and 17 stolen bases.

Previously, the 6-foot-1, 187-pound Castro has played as high as AAA in the Brewers organization, as well as serving some time with Colorado Rockies’ affiliates.

— Jerry Del Priore