According to Brian Costa of The Star-Ledger, the Washington Nationals have claimed catcher Chris Coste off of waivers from the New York Mets.

Coste, signed a one-year deal with the Mets this off-season that guaranteed him a spot on the team’s 40 man roster. The guarantee and the intensity that the Met’s fans bring to the park were Coste’s deciding factors in signing with the team.

Coste rose to fame as a 33 year old rookie as told in his book, The 33-Year-Old Rookie: My 13-Year Journey from the Minor Leagues to the World Series. This is one of my favorite reads since it details the story of a guy who didn’t give up despite the ups and downs as he followed his dream.  I highly recommend this book for those hard working determined individuals who need an additional source of inspiration as they chase their dream.

Coste, 37, is a lifetime .272/.329/.416 hitter in 4 seasons with the Phillies and Astros. You can see Coste’s contract details and statistics here.