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Nomar Garciaparra League
4-1-2332
Charley Costo Relief Pitcher
Retired (1962, Age 35)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 3.48 Total Rating 76   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 57-61 Status Deceased (2007) Option Years 0  
SV 435 Age at Death 80 Date of Birth 01-09-1927
K 762 Drafted Round 3, Pick 36
(1950)
Majors Svc Time 13 years
(2 games)
IP 941.2
WHIP 1.29
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R 8 Contact vs. L 6 Endurance 31   Ldrship 51
Power vs. R 8 Power vs. L 25 Velocity 89   Mentor Val 79
Speed 47 Bunt 57 Control 63
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range 57 WS Rings 2
1B --- LF --- Arm 88 WS Appearances 5
2B --- CF ---   Health 40 LCS Appearances 8
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 10
* League requires 75% rating to start at catcher.

Year League Award
1951ALFireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
1952ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1954NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
1955NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
1956NLFireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
1957NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
1958NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
1959NLFireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
1960NLFireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
1961NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1962-11-01Charley Costo has retired from the Texas Stars
1962-08-31The Texas Stars have acquired Charley Costo from the waiver wire.
1962-08-15The Florida Kings have designated Charley Costo for assignment.
1960-04-29Charley Costo of the Florida Kings is injured and is expected to be out 15 days.
1959-11-01Charley Costo now holds the league record for career saves.
1958-09-07Charley Costo of the Florida Kings is injured and is expected to be out 32 days.
1958-06-29Charley Costo of the Florida Kings is injured and is expected to be out 23 days.
1954-06-05A trade has been completed between the Florida Kings and the Texas Stars. The Texas Stars receive Earle Bluejacket, Draft Pick 1956 Round 1 PIT (Cal Sharperson), Draft Pick 1955 Round 1 PIT (Wes Marshall) from the Florida Kings in exchange for Charley Costo, Buck Marshall.
1953-09-02Charley Costo of the Texas Stars is injured and is expected to be out 25 days.
1952-06-05Charley Costo of the Texas Stars is injured and is expected to be out 35 days.