10/25/2024 - All-Ripken Games - Broussard, LA Mason’s performance at the All-Ripken games for Team Liberty highlighted several strengths, particularly his defensive abilities and swing mechanics, while also identifying key areas for continued development. Defensively, Mason shows a solid foundation at first base. His ability to receive the baseball cleanly and present a strong target to his teammates is essential for an effective first baseman. His defensive reliability is bolstered by a good understanding of his role on the field, and his technique in receiving throws looks solid. His arm strength is developing, and while his throw from a lower arm slot is accurate, continued strength training will help improve his velocity and overall arm mechanics, especially for making quicker, more powerful throws when needed. Offensively, Mason shows a good rotation through his swing, demonstrating an understanding of proper body mechanics. However, at times his swing becomes a bit long and works around the baseball rather than staying on plane with it. This is an area where he can see significant improvement with some focused work. By using drills that emphasize keeping his hands inside the baseball, Mason will be able to shorten his swing path and make it more direct to the ball. This will not only help him make more consistent contact but also add power to his swing, as a more compact swing often leads to better bat speed and improved contact efficiency. Mason’s athleticism and foundational skills make him a solid prospect, and by continuing to develop strength, refine his arm mechanics, and work on shortening his swing, he has the potential to become an even more impactful player on both sides of the ball.