Mike Costanzo

Mike Costanzo

Costanzo with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Free agent
Third baseman
Born: (1983-09-09) September 9, 1983
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bats: Left Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 13, 2012, for the Cincinnati Reds
MLB statistics
(through 2012 Season)
Batting average .143
Hits 1
Home Runs 0
Runs batted in 2
Teams

Michael A. Costanzo (born September 9, 1983) is an American professional baseball third baseman who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds.

Professional career

Costanzo was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the second round of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft out of Coastal Carolina University.[1]

On November 8, 2007, Costanzo, along with Michael Bourn and Geoff Geary, was traded to the Houston Astros for Brad Lidge and Eric Bruntlett.[2][3] On December 13, 2007 he was traded to the Baltimore Orioles along with Luke Scott, Matt Albers, Troy Patton and Dennis Sarfate for Miguel Tejada.[4][5] The Orioles released him on April 2, 2010.[6] He signed with the Cincinnati Reds on May 13, 2010.[7]

Costanzo was called up to the majors for the first time on May 12, 2012.[8] In his first Major League at bat, he hit a sacrifice fly to left field, which scored Ryan Hanigan from third base. On May 19, 2012 Costanzo got his first Major League Hit off of New York Yankees pitcher Iván Nova.

On June 6, he was optioned back to Triple-A Louisville. On August 1, Costanzo was designated for assignment.[9]

On December 28, 2012, he signed a minor league deal with the Nationals.[10]

Costanzo represented Team Italy in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

After spending all of 2014 with the Cincinnati Reds AAA affiliate the Louisville Bats, Costanzo signed with the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in the following offseason. It is his second stint with the Camden Riversharks, he also played with the team during the 2010 season.

He became a free agent after the 2015 season.

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