Nick
Costello

vs Pittsburg HS - Basketball/baseball talent (his dad is the hoops head coach) the left-hand hitting Costello displayed some lead-off hitting talents and energy that grab some attention. Strong body type and good lower half at what looked to be about 5-foot-11 185 pounds. Hands work and showed knack for catching the barrel but the swing path and timing had him putting the ball on the ground. Did show he has some bunt skill and though not the fastest runner, his hustle and energy can put some pressure on the D. Played 1st base in this one and there wasn't much of an opportunity to show his defensive wares. As it can be for basketball/baseball players, it generally takes them longer to get their feet under them in a baseball season. He likely is still a ways a way from showing all his baseball ability until he's dedicate to one sport which won't happen until after high school.

6/1/18-6/3/18 BAWS 2018 - Athletic build on a projectable frame. Balanced stance with slight load into back hip before level swing to pull side; showed patience at the plate with ability to work counts. Clean footwork in OF coming to get ball; helps arm play up with accuracy. Running speed out of the box is an area of improvement, ran better underway. On mound stays tall while keeping hands at the waist with knee lift. Utilized a high front shoulder with a simple high knee lift before high-3/4 release. Fastball 75-77 with small cutting action. Change-up 68-70 straight with fade off arm side location. Curveball 64-66 showing two level action from slow spinning drop.