3B Manuel Castro brings elite bat-to-ball skills and gold-glove-level defense to Bonnies
Manuel Castro arrived at St. Bonaventure after a standout 2025 at Northern Essex CC, where he hit .465 with a .540 on-base percentage, .806 slugging, 53 RBIs, 34 steals, and ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove honors at third base; he was also named Region 21 Player of the Year and ranked among NJCAA national leaders in batting average and slugging. His profile suggests a high-energy, impact player who can change games with both contact and defense, making him a strong fit for a team that wants an athletic corner infielder with run-production upside and proven competitiveness at a high junior-college level.[5]
