John Costello (baseball)

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John Costello
Pitcher
Born: (1960-12-24) December 24, 1960 (age 63)
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 2, 1988, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Last MLB appearance
October 5, 1991, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
Win–loss record11–6
Earned run average2.97
Strikeouts104
Teams

John Reilly Costello (born December 24, 1960) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1988-1990), Montreal Expos (1990) and San Diego Padres (1991). He batted and threw right-handed.

Costello graduated from Oceanside High School in Oceanside, New York in 1979 and then played college baseball at Mercyhurst where he led all of NCAA with a 1.12 earned run average in 1982.[1]

In a four-season career, Costello posted an 11–6 record with a 2.97 earned run average and four saves in 119 games pitched.

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  1. ^ Jordan, Tom (October 15, 2014). "New class will join former pitchers in Oceanside Hall of Fame". Long Island Herald. Retrieved 17 August 2022.

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