Tim Costo
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-1993)
Tim Costo was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1993 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 2 seasons. In 43 career games, he hit .224 with 30 hits, 3 home runs, and 14 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-09-18
- Last Game
- 1993-10-03
Full name: Timothy Roger Costo
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 134 | 16 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 23 | .224 | .267 | .343 | .610 | -298 |
Career AVG .224 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.
Career SLG .343 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.
Career OPS .610 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 12 | 36 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 31 | 98 | 13 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 17 | .224 | .265 (-15%) | .332 (-25%) | .403 (-9%) | .735 (-16%) | -297.9 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 43 | 134 | 16 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 23 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -298 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (43 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 82 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 5 | .171 |
| Away | 16 | 52 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 9 | .308 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-10-03 | CIN | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-10-01 | CIN | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-29 | CIN | SDP | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-09-28 | CIN | SDP | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993-09-26 | CIN | COL | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-24 | CIN | COL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-09-23 | CIN | LAD | W | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993-09-22 | CIN | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-09-21 | CIN | LAD | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993-09-20 | CIN | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 14 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 16 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CIN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | Iowa City | IA | 1988, 1989, 1990 |
Tim Costo: the record in brief
According to the bio, Tim Costo debuted on September 18, 1992 and played a final game on October 3, 1993. Costo's only club in the season tables is the Cincinnati Reds. Born on February 16, 1969, in Melrose Park, IL, USA, Costo is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Costo's listed size is 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds. Tim Costo was the playing name; the full given name is Timothy Roger.
Costo finished with 30 hits from 134 at bats in 43 games, which works out to .224; the totals also include 3 homers and 14 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .267 and the slugging percentage .343, for an OPS of .610. Set against a .261 league average for the same years, Costo's .224 average sits 14.1% below it. In OPS terms, Costo's .610 stands 15.0% below the league's .718. The hits column peaks at 22, in 1993. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .224 in 1993, did not top the league's .265.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tim Costo
- What years did Tim Costo play?
- Tim Costo played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1993.
- Was Tim Costo a pitcher?
- No. Tim Costo was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Tim Costo hit?
- Tim Costo hit 3 career home runs with 30 hits.
- What was Tim Costo's career batting average?
- Tim Costo batted .224 over his career, with 30 hits in 134 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tim Costo have?
- Tim Costo drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Tim Costo in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tim Costo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.