Speedy D1 All-Conference Outfielder with success in Czech Extraliga Seeking Opportunity in Australia/New Zealand 2023-24 | Baseball Jobs Overseas

by | Jul 24, 2023

Speedy D1 All-Conference Outfielder with success in Czech Extraliga Seeking Opportunity in Australia/New Zealand 2023-24

Name: Jeff Costello

Height: 180cm

Weight: 86kg

DOB: August 21, 1997

Date Available: September 1, 2023

Bats: R

Throws: R

Positions: OF, RF, CF, LF

Positions (alt): OF, RP

College: Northeastern University

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Personal

Jeff is a good contact hitter with good speed that enables him to take extra bases and makes him a base-stealing threat.   His exit velocity has been clocked as high as the low-100s (mph).

Defensively, he can play all three outfield positions, and he was a pitcher in high school, so he can step in as a reliever, should a club need him there.   He has a strong throwing arm, with velocity averaging in the mid-90s (mph) on throws from the outfield.  His speed also enables him to cover a lot of ground and get to balls some others would not.

Jeff is an energetic player and is very supportive of teammates.  He brings a competitive edge to a club and is always putting in the extra work necessary to continually improve.

In addition, he has youth coaching experience and would be interested in helping a team’s coaching staff.

 

Career Highlights

  • Experience at NCAA Division I level in the U.S.

  • Starter in the Cape Cod League, a prestigious collegiate summer league in the U.S.

  • Slashed .329/.405/.449 at Division I level in 2021

  • Averaged .289 in last two seasons, with 30-percent of hits going for extra bases

  • Voted second-team all-conference in 2019 and 2021

  • Voted Player of the Week in 2021

  • Team captain

  • Team won a conference championship and twice advanced to the regional tournament

  • Voted to all-league team multiple years during high-school career

  • Voted high-school league’s most valuable player (2016)

 

Overseas Goals

Jeff wants to keep playing and, at the same time, is excited about the possibility of being in other countries and experiencing different cultures.

 

Articles/Recognitions

Relying heavily on local talent has helped ‘gritty’ Northeastern baseball flourish

Despite 3-0 loss, Northeastern’s annual exhibition against the Red Sox is ‘a date that you look forward to all the time.’

No. 8 Wolfpack Shut-Out Swept by Northeastern Huskies

SCHLITTLER’S OUTING BACKS TIMELY NORTHEASTERN PRODUCTION IN ONE-RUN WIN OVER TOP-SEEDED CHARLESTON

 

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Playing Experience

YEARSORGANIZATIONLEAGUE/DIVISIONDETAILS
2018 Nashua Silver Knights Futures Collegiate Baseball League
2019 Upper Valley Nighthawks NECBL (Collegiate) 3-hitter in lineup, finished with a BA of .304 and OBP of .360, starting right fielder.
2019 Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox Cape Cod Baseball League (Collegiate)
2021 Orleans Firebirds Cape Cod Baseball League (Collegiate) Starting right fielder.
2018-22 Northeastern University NCAA Division I Starting RF, leadoff hitter, team captain, 2nd Team All-Conference ('19, '21).
2023 Trebic Nuclears Czech Extraliga Starting CF and Leadoff Hitter

Coaching Experience

YEARROLEORGANIZATIONLEAGUE/DIVISIONDETAILS
2019-22 Instructor Private Youth Youth Private fielding and hitting lessons from 2019-2022 with kids ages 13-15 years old. Usually in a 1-on-1 scenario. I am able to devote all of my attention on the certain individual and have been successful in taking their game to new heights.

Stats

Pro/Overseas Batting

Years Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2023 Trebic 28 68 18 17 3 0 0 12 6 6 8 1 .250 .316 .294

Pro/Overseas Pitching

Year Team ERA GS CG IP H SO BB HBP R ER Wins Losses SV WHIP
2023 Trebic 3.86 0 0 2.1 3 4 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1.90

College/Amateur Batting

Years Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2018 Northeastern University 17 40 9 10 3 0 1 6 6 4 0 0 .250 .362 .400
2018 Nashua 43 159 32 41 4 1 3 13 15 19 11 2 .258 .348 .352
2019 Northeastern University 54 202 32 54 10 2 1 29 13 31 19 8 .267 .348 .352
2019 Upper Valley 17 69 9 21 6 0 0 8 5 6 2 4 .304 .360 .391
2020 Northeastern University 14 46 8 10 0 1 0 6 5 8 1 0 .217 .345 .261
2021 Northeastern University 46 167 33 55 11 0 3 34 17 24 13 5 .329 .405 .449
2021 Orleans 14 37 2 9 2 0 0 4 3 6 2 0 .243 .333 .297
2022 Northeastern University 60 224 33 58 14 3 3 31 24 28 14 6 .259 .344 .388

Video Highlights

Testimonials

Nick Puccio

Assistant Coach at Northeastern University
n.puccio@northeastern.edu

Jeff is everything that represents a northeastern baseball player. He was a tough hard-nosed competitor that did everything we asked in his time with us. Jeff brought his football mentality with him on to the baseball field on a daily basis. I have never questioned his commitment or toughness in our program.

From a baseball standpoint just was a lead off type guy for us for 4 years. Very good runner who is always a threat to seal a base. He is an aggressive hitter who has been able to channel his approach has he has developed and matured as a hitter.

Kelly Nicholson

Head Coach of the Orleans Firebirds in the Cape League
knicholson@loyolahs.edu

Jeff Costello is a terrific teammate, has great work ethic, and will add tremendous value to any organization.

He is a talented athlete, and plays the game with respect, humility, and gratitude.

Mike Glavine

Head Coach at Northeastern University
m.glavine@northeastern.edu

Jeff is a tough, hard nosed ball player. He is a grinder and a winner. During his time at Northeastern he played hard, played hurt and was a winner. He was a member of 2 regional teams and a conference championship team. He was a 2 time all conference 2nd team selection. As a player he has above average speed along with an above average arm and a plus defender. Jeff can play all 3 outfield positions and although he did not pitch for us in the spring he can touch 90 on the mound and has a good slider. Offensively Jeff has gap power, can get a bunt down and steal bases. Jeff was a clutch performer and someone we wanted up late in the game. Jeff could do it all for us on the field and was a leader in our clubhouse. I truly believe Jeff can be asset to an organization and community.

Additional Info

Playing preferences: Europe Semi-pro (ie. Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, France etc.), Europe Pro (Italy, The Netherlands), Australia Semi-pro (State Leagues), Australia Pro (Australian Baseball League), New Zealand Semi-pro

 

Living preferences: Private living arrangement (apartment to self), Shared living arrangement, own bedroom, Host Family

 

Return home: I can stay as long as it takes to complete a season

 

Prior engagements: 

 

Recent injuries/illnesses: No – just Covid, but I didn’t experience any symptoms luckily.

 

Traveling with a companion: No

 

Educational background: Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences from Northeastern University. Before that, I was at Buckingham Brown and Nichols, a private high school in Cambridge, Massachusetts.