Biola University Athletics

2020
• Started every game at shortstop for the Eagles
• Recorded three multi-hit games
• Perfect in stolen base attempts (3-3)

2020
• Started every game at shortstop for the Eagles
• Homered and recorded two RBI in the Eagles' win over Hawaii-Hilo on Feb. 28
•**2020 season canceled after 14 games due to COVID-19 pandemic**

2019
• All-PacWest Second Team selection at shortstop
• Appeared in 47 games and had 45 starts at short
• Led the Eagles with 13 stolen base
• Pushed his batting average over .300 after going 15-for-22 to end the regular season
• Had three separate six-game hitting streaks and had at least three multi-hit games in each of those streaks
• Hit a walkoff two-run homer against Fresno Pacific on April 6
• Hit a two-run double on a 1-2 pitch with two outs against Hawaii Hilo to win 9-8 on May 2.

2018
• Appeared in 31 games with 17 starts
• Hit .310 his freshman year with a .326 average in conference play
• Scored 13 times and had 12 RBI's
• Walked more times (12) than he struckout (11)
• Hit .500 at NCCAA Nationals

HIGH SCHOOL
• Prepped four varsity seasons at Linfield Christian School, graduating in 2017
• Hit .416 his senior year with six home runs, 25 RBI's and 30 runs scored.
• Led the Lions to their first league title in 20 years
• Started 79 games as a middle-infielder from 2015-2017
• Also played basketball and soccer for the Lions, earning all-league honors in 2016-17 for soccer
• Graduated with a 4.26 cumulative GPA and numberous CIF scholar-athlete honors

PERSONAL
• Born Jan. 19, 1999 to Chris and Cynthia Kostecka
• Has one older sibling, Katie
• His dad, Chris, played baseball at Pepperdine
• Enjoys hiking, fishing, hunting and golfing
• Majoring in business administration with the intention of running his own business
• Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
• Why I Chose Biola: "I chose Biola for the opportunity to continue playing the sport that I love while growing closer to God."