24.1
Hand Speed (max)
1/31/21
CLASS OF 2023
OF
RHP
Steven
Costa
Basha (HS) • AZ
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 20yr
Travel Team: T Rex
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 20yr
Travel Team: T Rex
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
1/31/21
16.5
Rot. Acc (max)
1/31/21
-
Hard Hit %
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
8/29/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.75
60
8/16/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
75
INF Velo
8/29/20
76
OF Velo
1/31/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
77.3
Velocity (max)
8/16/20
73.7 - 77.3
Velo Range
8/16/20
1901
Spin Rate (avg)
8/29/20
Changeup
58 - 62
Velo Range
8/16/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
60.4 - 62.5
Velo Range
8/16/20
1761
Spin Rate (avg)
8/16/20
Slider
60 - 63
Velo Range
8/16/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.88
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.75
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.1
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
340
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
179
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.3
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
314
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
254
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.8
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Preseason All-State Games (Underclass)
Jan 31, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
179
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Tucson ID
Aug 29, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
258
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Arizona Summer Review
Aug 16, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
251
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Preseason All-State Games (Underclass)
Jan 31, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Arizona Summer Review
Aug 16, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
67.2
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1897
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1718
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1297
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Tucson ID
Aug 29, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
75.1
Velocity (max)
71.1 - 75.1
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,993
Spin Rate (max)
1,901
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
60.0
Velocity (max)
58.1 - 59.9
Velo Range
53.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,653
Spin Rate (max)
1,645
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
59.2
Velocity (max)
53.8 - 59.0
Velo Range
53.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,729
Spin Rate (max)
1,355
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Arizona Summer Review
Aug 16, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
77.3
Velocity (max)
73.7 - 77.3
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,054
Spin Rate (max)
1,893
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.0
Velocity (max)
60.4 - 62.5
Velo Range
58.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,813
Spin Rate (max)
1,761
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
62.3
Velocity (max)
57.9 - 61.9
Velo Range
58.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,347
Spin Rate (max)
1,252
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
16
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
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Steven Costa, Basha (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 200-pounds. Large frame, broad shoulders, big limbs.
Defense: Fields the ball deep between his legs with two-hands in the OF, choppy footwork.
Arm: Right-handed. OF - 75 mph. Average arm strength, some accuracy to the plate. Natural transfer with some effort.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed upright base, slightly open. Uses a gathered pickup, letting his body work naturally into front foot strike. Pull-approach, making contact out in front of the plate. Creates some natural leverage.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity via trackman.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Low effort delivery, ability to repeat. Early forced hand separation. Lands square with recoil finish.
Arm Action: Right-handed. Short stab with pushy arm action, throwing from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 70-73 mph. Movement varied.
CB: 58-60 mph. Side spin.
CH: 55-59 mph.
Steven Costa, Basha (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 200-pounds. Big frame, average body, some strength & durability.
Defense: Fields ball deep in the center of his body with two hands. Flat choppy footwork, late first step. Stays underneath the ball on flyball. Firm hands.
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 76 mph. Average arm strength, with length to transfer. Uses little momentum to target. Low release.
Hit: RHH. Tall narrow base, open stance. Uses a leg lift with some forward movement, landing square. Loads hands back with flat barrel entry. Shows some body control with an efficient path. Good connection at impact.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Consistent pull approach, looking to hit the ball in the air. Some hard contact.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Simple delivery with some effort & stiffness. Lands square with a balanced finish. Arm late to get up and foot strike at times.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Some arm strength, throwing from a 3/4 slot with short arm action.
FB: T77, 73-77 mph. Top of the zone, some armside movement.
SL: 60-63 mph. gradual, slight movement.
CH: 58-62 mph. Average, downward.