SHANE COSTA Outfielder
6-1 • 180 • L/R
Freshman
Visalia, Calif.
Golden West H.S.
GOLDEN WEST H.S.: Was a three-year
varsity outfielder for Coach Tom Buckley at Golden West H.S. in Visalia,
Calif. • Had his best season as a junior, when he batted .443 (47-for-106)
with three homers, 23 stolen bases and 33 RBI • Earned West Yosemite
League Most Valuable Player and first-team all-area honors for his efforts
• Also a first-team all-league and all-area pick as a senior, when
he batted .404 with five home runs, 19 stolen bases and 17 RBI • Twice
broke the single-season school record for runs (40 as a junior, 41 as a
senior) • Had his best game against Lemoore H.S. his junior year, when
he went 4-for-5 with a homer, triple, two doubles, four runs and five RBI
• Helped his team to the CIF semifinals his sophomore year and to the
section finals his junior year • Also a standout football and soccer
player.
PERSONAL: Born on December 12, 1981, in Visalia, Calif. • Parents
are Leo and Wendy Costa • Has an older brother, Josh • Major is
undecided • Selected by Tampa Bay in the 37th round of the 2000 MLB
Draft • Also considered attending Fresno State, Cal State Northridge,
Clemson and Arizona State • Favorite major leaguer is Ken Griffey,
Jr. • Lists his family as his most prized possession • Claims
trucks as a hobby.
