04/30/2023 - National Showcase - Highland Park (DFW), TX
Mason is an OF/LHP who will graduate in 2024. Medium frame athletic build with strength present and room to add throughout. Ran his 60-yard dash in 6.82 seconds. In the OF, shows good first step reads with the ability to cover ground in all directions. Flips his hips and works behind/through the baseball with a high 1-hand catch. Throws from a low 3/4 arm slot, with a long/loose arm stroke, and had an arm velocity up to 82mph. On the mound, this left-handed pitcher works with good tempo and has some feel for pitching. He has a controlled landing and rotates to his target. He challenges hitters with a FB that sits 74-76mph with some movement in zone, a 2/8 shaped slider with signs of command, and a changeup with some arm side run that he throws with FB arm speed. A left-handed hitter he starts with an athletic and open stance. Showed a good approach at the plate and takes an aggressive swing at balls in his zone. He rotates his lower half well and is centered at contact. A direct barrel path enables him to hit hard line drives with a bat exit velocity up to 86mph. As he continues to develop and mature, we foresee Mason having a bright future on the baseball field.
01/22/2023 - National Showcase - Dallas, TX
Mason is a LHP/OF who will graduate in 2024. Medium frame athletic build with strength present. A left-handed pitcher, he shows good rhythm to his delivery with good direction to towards the plate. He separates his hands on-time as he throws from a high 3/4 arm slot and has a loose arm stroke. Throws a FB that sits 73-74mph. He mixes in a 12/6 shaped breaking ball with plus command, and a developing changeup that he throws with FB arm speed. In the OF, takes aggressive angles to balls, with active/efficient footwork, and showed good instincts as he worked behind and through the baseball. He fields from an athletic/low fielding position with a clean gather off of his right foot. Has a long/loose arm stroke with an arm velocity up to 80mph. At the plate, he sets up with a tall and open stance. He showed ability to hit ball where pitched, with quickness to hands, and is balanced at contact. He made consistent to the pull side with a bat exit velocity up to 81mph during his round of BP. With another year of continued growth and development, we foresee this 2-way player making huge strides on the baseball field.
09/04/2020 - MS All-Region Tournament
Mason is a skilled, LHH 2-way player who showed well during his time at the All-Region Tournament. With the bat, this lefty steps into the box with a purpose. Hands are loose/quick as he whips the barrel to and through the zone with + bat speed. He engages his lower 1/2 and squares the ball up, creating good backspin and driving the ball to the gaps. At 1B, he has active prep and moves well laterally. He tracks GB's into a soft mitt and gathers well. He moves well around the 1B bag and has the ability to pick it. On the mound, this lefty throws a FB and CB, pounding the zone with strikes and attacking hitters. FB shows slight tail, now topping out at 62 mph. Breaking ball has 1/7 shape with good action - 54-55 mph. Only a 2024 grad - Ziemann has a solid skill-set with a ton of upside.
12/27/2019 - Baseball Factory West Coast Winter Classic (Ages 12-14)
Mason continues to shine on the diamond. At 1B, he displays smooth/fluid actions. His feet play well, and moves with good body control to the baseball, displaying proper footwork around bag. Glove action is soft/sure and presents well out front. Range will increase as he improves his foot quickness. At the plate, hitting/power potential has improved through an athletic setup. Hands are quick and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. On the mound, arm strength has improved as he threw his top velocity to date at 60 mph. Fastball showed a range of 56-60 mph. Breaking ball displays 12/6 shape with gradual break. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. Mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be.
11/03/2019 - Interactive Video Program - Plano (DFW), TX
Mason improved arm velocity to 64 MPH, exit velocity to 58 MPH, and showed solid defensive skills at his last workout. He is a 2-way player who plays 1B and LHP. Defensively, Mason has fluid feet, a presentable glove, and he fields in a square position. He moves well around the bag, shows a quick exchange, and throws with momentum from a long arm action to his target. On the mound, this LHP has good balance, a clean arm circle, and he separates his hands on time. He works at a good pace, and stays compact throughout his delivery. Offensively, Mason has a tall/open stance, he loads well, and swings with good intent. He makes hard contact and works the middle of the field. Overall skills can continue to improve with work on the following.
Infield
1. Accuracy
2. Range
Pitching
1. More finish
2. Direction
3. Lower body
Offense
1. Swing path
2. Rhythm
3. Weight transfer
07/17/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Highland Park (DFW), TX
Mason is a young 2-way player who pitches and plays OF. On the mound, Mason has a loose/clean arm action, he stands over the rubber well balanced, and he separates on time. He works in good rhythm, has a controlled landing toward home, and finishes in a complete position. In the OF, Mason is aggressive to the ball, he tracks it well, and he plays through properly with some accuracy to his target. Offensively, Mason has a square setup, an aggressive swing, and he swings in good rhythm. He has a good bat angle, a direct barrel to the ball, and he makes consistent contact. Mason can improve overall skills with work on the following.
Pitching
1. Extension
2. Off-speed
3. Long toss
Outfield
1. Range
2. Fielding position
3. Release
Offense
1. Stride
2. Balance
3. Lower body