Shane Costa

Born: 12/12/1981 in Visalia, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-06-02 | Final Game: 2007-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Shane Jeremy Costa

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Biography

Shane Costa was a professional baseball player born in 1981, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007. Costa made his debut with the Kansas City Royals, showcasing his skills as an outfielder during a time when the franchise was in a rebuilding phase. Over his career, he appeared in 154 games, where he recorded 107 hits and achieved a batting average of .254. His offensive contributions included 5 home runs and 42 runs batted in, along with 2 stolen bases, reflecting a blend of power and speed that characterized his playing style. Costa's tenure in the majors, while relatively brief, occurred during a pivotal era of baseball marked by the transition from the steroid era into a renewed focus on player integrity and athleticism. Although his career did not reach the heights of superstardom, Costa's dedication on the field and his role in the Royals' lineup during the mid-2000s contributed to the team's evolving identity as they sought to build a more competitive roster. After retiring in 2007, Costa remained a part of baseball history, representing the perseverance and ambition of many players striving to leave their mark in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
154	421	49	107	28	2	5	42	2	16	63	0.254	0.289	0.366	0.655	-1159.7

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.655 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2005	KCR	AL	27	81	13	19	2	0	2	7	0	5	11	0.235	.264 (-11%)	.330 (-13%)	.418 (-20%)	.749 (-17%)	-231.4
2006	KCR	AL	72	237	23	65	20	1	3	23	2	6	29	0.274	.269 (+2%)	.336 (-10%)	.431 (-6%)	.768 (-8%)	-404.9
2007	KCR	AL	55	103	13	23	6	1	0	12	0	5	23	0.223	.268 (-17%)	.335 (-23%)	.422 (-29%)	.758 (-26%)	-523.5