Chase Costello

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #289 prospect in 2018 draft
  Costello popped up on the national scene in the summer of 2017 thanks to an intriguing combination of size, stuff and pitchability. A 6-foot-4 Louisiana State commit, Costello filled up the strike zone with low-90s fastballs at Perfect Game's National Showcase last June and again impressed area scouts and high-level decision makers at the East Coast Pro showcase later during the summer. In addition to a fastball that he spots regularly, Costello throws a sharp, 78-82 mph slider that he is comfortable throwing low and way to righthanders and to his arm side against lefties. The pitch is at least an average offering and scouts project it to be a plus breaking ball. He also throws an occasional changeup that scouts project as above-average or plus as well. Costello's stuff has taken a step back this spring, however, as his fastball has been closer to 87-91 mph than sitting in the low 90s and touching 94-95 mph like it was last summer. Because of that, Costello could easily wind up at Louisiana State, where he'll have a chance to further tap into his natural raw talent.