Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletics

Guilliams Notes: "Rolando is an outstanding defensive catcher with a plus arm and quick feet. When he's catching, he reminds me of "Pudge" Rodriguez in that he has the same size and build and he's very quick. His bat has been the part of his game that has been a little short, so that's something we have to work on, so he becomes an offensive player for us."

At High Point: Drew 35 starts in 40 games behind the plate?finished the season batting .196 with two doubles and 15 RBI.

At Tallahassee Community College: Played two seasons for coach Mike McLeod's Eagles?the Eagles' everyday catcher, Castro played in 51 games as a sophomore and helped TCC to the 2004 Panhandle Conference title?selected to the state All-Tournament team.

High School: 2001 graduate of Plano West High School?played four season? for coach Blake Boydson?three-year team captain?two-time All-District selection?team MVP?captained the wrestling team for two years?played for the Dallas Tigers club baseball team coached by Tommy Hernandez?former teammate of Detroit Tigers pitcher Jeremy Bondermann.

Personal: Born August 15, 1982 in San Jose, California?son of Mario and Loudre Castro?majoring in Aviation Business Administration.