06/12/2016 - College PREP - Hoover (Birmingham), AL Mason has improved his baseball abilities and shows a promising future on the diamond. At the plate is where he has improved the most, now displaying outstanding hitting / power potential. Hands are quick (90 mph exit velocity) and work through a direct / level swing path. He shows a feel for the barrel with the baseball jumping off the bat when centered, displaying gap to gap power. Behind the plate, pop times have improved as he threw his lowest time to date at 1.96. Feet are aggressive, working in line to his target through a clean transfer / exchange as he gets rid of the baseball quickly. Arm strength has improved (85 mph velocity) with throws displaying life, accuracy, and on line carry. Receiving / blocking skills show as outstanding tools that will play at the next level. Mason has the makings of a special type player and will get looks from the collegiate coaches with his baseball abilities.