HIGH SCHOOL: Played his high school baseball at Colegio Bautista Caguas in his home country of Puerto Rico

PERSONAL: He is the son Joann Orta Rodriguez ... Born on July 21, 1989 in San Juan, Puerto Rico ... Hopes to be drafted from Bethune-Cookman University after his playing career as a Wildcat ... Says his first baseball coach is his most admirable sports figure because he taught Emmanuel the basics of baseball.

AROUND THE HORN w/ EMMANUEL CASTRO...

Favorite Sports Team ... Boston Red Sox

Favorite Athlete ... Vladimir Guerrero

Hobbies ... Playing other sports

Favorite Teachers at B-CU ... Raphael Jackson and Antonio Martinez