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Q&A with Missouri State Commit RHP/SS Mason Dickemann (Springfield Catholic, 2017)

November 10, 2015

Shon Plack
Missouri Scouting Director

Mason Dickemann (Springfield Catholic, 2017) is a 6-foot-2 160-pound right-handed hitting shortstop in the 2017 class. He has recently verbally committed to Missouri State.

Dickemann runs a 6.70 60 and has a 89 mph exit velo.  At the plate, Dickemann starts in loaded position at the plate, leg kick, quick hands, level to extension, power potential to pull gap, used whole field during batting practice.  He is aggressive at the plate and on bases. 

On the infield, 87 mph positional velo, one of the top infield velos, three quarters release, clean exchange, quick footwork, mostly accurate throws.

On the mound, Dickemann has been up to 87 mph, and works 84-85.  He has a lean frame with long limbs and loose arm action.  He throws with regular effort with mechanics and build suggesting a velo increase as he matures.  He has an 11-to-5 breaking ball with late action and tight spin at 72-73 mph.  His change-up has slight arm side sink at 71-72 mph. 

Dickemann is preparing for the 2016 season, looking to get Springfield Catholic back to state championship, were they won it all in 2014.  Below is a look at how Dickemann landed at Missouri State.

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it as expected? Easy/Difficult?

Dickemann: My expectations about the recruiting process were a lot harder than it really was. I expected there to be a lot of emails to be sent and a lot of time researching collages on my free time. When it came down to it the recruiting process was not as expected it was a lot simpler. I did have  to send a few emails but not as many as I expected. Altogether the process was fairly easy.  

PBR: Did location or distance from home play a factor in your decision?

Dickemann: For me location and distance did not play a factor in my decision, I just wanted to go to the collage that was the best fit.

PBR: Where did Missouri State first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?

Dickemann: Missouri State first saw me as a Bat Boy for them and after a while I started taking lessons with the Grad. Assistant Coaches. I still take lessons with some of those coaches.

PBR: Who is the best player you have faced in your state, and why?

Dickemann: One of the best players I have faced was Jacob Schlesener because, he was a very good pitcher and when we faced him in school ball we only got one hit off of him.

PBR: What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?

Dickemann: My advice to give young players is to always work hard and push yourself because you never know when somebody will be watching you.  

PBR: What do you do in the offseason to keep yourself in baseball shape and prepare for the upcoming season?

Dickemann: I really don't have an off season I work year round to get better even while I am in season I am constantly practicing trying to improve my skills. During the winter when i am not playing games I lift and run every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I take hitting and fielding lessons on Tuesdays and pitching lessons on Thursdays. The weekends are my time to rest but most of the time i go and hit extra.

PBR: What is the most memorable moment in your baseball career to this point?

Dickemann: My most memorable moment thus far is probably winning the Show Me State games with the Grizzlies when I was 12.

PBR: What do you like most about Missouri State and what were the key factors in making your decision?

Dickemann: What I like most is that I know the coaches and what their plan is for me. It is also nice that they are close to home to where my parents will be able to come watch me play.

PBR: What other schools were on your short list before you made your final decision?

Dickemann: I didn't really have any other schools on my short list before making my decision MSU was my first offer and i knew that was where i wanted to go.

PBR: When did the recruiting process really start to heat up for you? Was there a particular game or event that you feel turned the corner for you?

Dickemann: The recruiting process really started to heat up after I went to a Missouri State camp and really did well.

PBR: Preview your high school season for us. How do you feel your team will be? What are your expectations and goals? Name some players that will play a key role for Springfield Catholic in 2016.

Dickemann: My sophomore season didn't really go well, I had just moved to a new school and there was a lot expected from me and I didn't do as well as I should have. I feel like this upcoming season will very interesting we have a few freshman that will play key roles and a few seniors that will help our starting line up. Freshman Zach Cole and Will Duff will play big roles, juniors Nick Cole, Grant Schoen and Tristan Gumucio will assist the team, also seniors Austin Larson, Landon Kelly and Ben Rash will be key players.

PBR: Where do you play in the summer? And what has been your most memorable experience with them?

Dickemann: As of right now I am not on a summer team but when I played with the Midwest Nationals my most memorable experience was playing for Coach Davolt and Coach Highfill. I feel as though I learned a lot from them as while I played for them.

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