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Shane Costa

Kansas City Royals

1981/12/12 27

6-0 220

Visalia, CA

L / R

3

the Kansas City Royals in 2003 (2nd round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2007 Royals 55 103 13 23 6 1 0 12 5 23 0 1 .223 .257 .301

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A good natural hitter with emerging power and he's shown good plate discipline in the minors. He plays hard, making the most of his average speed.
Flaws
  • Could stand to improve his production with runners in scoring position. Has a relatively weak outfield arm.
Career Potential
  • Decent left-fielder or strong fourth outfielder.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

April 10, 2009 Outrighted to Omaha (AAA).
April 5, 2009 Designated fro assignment.
September 2, 2008 Recalled from Omaha (AAA) and placed on the 60-day DL (finger injury).
March 14, 2008 Optioned to Omaha (AAA).
February 27, 2008 Signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
August 22, 2007 Recalled from Omaha (AAA).
July 6, 2007 Optioned to Omaha (AAA).
June 14, 2007 Recalled from Omaha (AAA).
June 13, 2007 Optioned to Omaha (AAA).
May 3, 2007 Recalled from Omaha (AAA).
March 28, 2007 Optioned to Omaha (AAA).
March 2, 2007 Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
September 3, 2006 Recalled from Omaha (AAA).
August 11, 2006 Optioned to Omaha (AAA).
July 22, 2006 Recalled from Omaha (AAA).
June 16, 2006 Optioned to Omaha (AAA).
May 19, 2006 Missed 17 games (hamstring).
April 29, 2006 Hamstring, 15-day DL.
July 20, 2005 Optioned to Wichita (AA).
May 31, 2005 Contract purchased from Omaha (AAA).
March 7, 2004 Assigned to minor league camp for reassignment.
November 6, 2003 Invited to spring training by the Kansas City Royals.

Trades

June 3, 2003 Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 2nd round (42nd overall) in 2003.

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