| Player: Andrew Costello | |||||||||||
| School: South Carolina | Position(s): C | ||||||||||
| Height: 5’11” | Weight: 190 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Costello enrolled at Wake Forest early, bypassing the 2026 draft entirely to develop on campus — a path that speaks to the program’s confidence in what he brings and his own willingness to bet on himself. After playing college ball with his brother for one year, he announced his is transferring from Wake to South Carolina for the 2027 season. The bat is the carrying piece of the profile, with real strength and rotational force generating impact that already translates into games rather than just batting practice sessions. A compact swing from a thick-framed build produces legitimate thunder, and the track record of in-game production gives the over-the-fence upside genuine credibility beyond pure physical projection. Behind the plate, the arm plays at a solid-to-above-average grade and the leadership qualities have earned respect from pitching staffs already. Pop times have graded well, giving the throwing element real value, though physical maturity and the demands of catching long-term will determine how much mobility he retains behind the dish. Catcher is the probable long-term home, with a corner outfield spot as the fallback if the body eventually outgrows the position. The bat is advanced enough to carry the profile regardless of where the defense settles, and the early enrollment gives him a runway to refine both sides of the game before he reenters the draft conversation in 2028. | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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