Summary
Tim Locastro, a former MLB outfielder, is retiring from playing and will join the San Diego Padres as a coach. He played for teams like the Dodgers, Yankees, and Mets and is known for his speed and base-stealing skills. Locastro will work as the Padres' baserunning and outfield coordinator.
Key Facts
- Tim Locastro retired from playing professional baseball.
- He will now work with the San Diego Padres as a baserunning and outfield coordinator.
- Locastro played 290 major league games for teams including the Dodgers, Diamondbacks, Yankees, and Mets.
- He holds a career record of 45 stolen bases.
- During his last season with the New York Mets in 2023, he successfully stole 6 bases without being caught.
- In 2024 and 2025, he played for the Padres’ Triple-A affiliate, the El Paso Chihuahuas.
- Locastro is noted for having the fastest sprint speed in MLB during the past decade.
