Player Spotlight: 2020 LHP Mason Brandenberger (Clifton HS)
December 15, 2017
Mason Brandenberger
Class of 2020 / LHP
Rankings
StateRank: 91 / POS: 12
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: CliftonState: TX
- Summer Team: DBat Elite-Griffis
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Height: 5-10Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Pitching
86
Max FB
81 - 84
FB
(11/04/18)
70 - 71
CB
77 - 78
CH
68 - 69
SL
(01/12/19)
Videos
(10/28/17)
Player News
- Uncommitted Prospect Rundown: Top Prospects - Dec 17, 2019
- Uncommitted Spotlight: 2020 LHPs - Aug 27, 2019
- Waco Preseason ID: Pitching Analysis - Feb 7, 2019
- Waco Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Jan 13, 2019
- Texas All-State Games: Quick Hits (Part 1) - Nov 6, 2018
- Beckville Wins 3A Title in Extras - Jun 10, 2018
- I-10 Border Battle: Pitching Analysis - Mar 3, 2018
- On The Cusp Frontline Recruits - Feb 2, 2018
- I-10 Border Battle: Top Statistical Performers - Jan 15, 2018
- I-10 Border Battle: Quick Hits - Jan 14, 2018
- 2018 UIL Team Preview: Clifton - Jan 11, 2018
- I-10 Border Battle: Preview & Rosters - Jan 10, 2018
- All-State Games: 2020 & 2021 Standouts - Dec 19, 2017
- Player Spotlight: 2020 LHP Mason Brandenberger (Clifton HS) - Dec 15, 2017
- All-State Games: Pitching Analysis - Dec 12, 2017
- Underclass Games: Top Pitching Prospect & Two-Way Players from 2020 Class - Nov 28, 2017
- Underclass Games: Pitching Analysis - Nov 20, 2017
- All-State Games: Quick Hits - Oct 30, 2017
- Texas All-State Games: Pitching Preview - Oct 26, 2017
- Underclass Games: Quick Hits - Oct 23, 2017
- Metro Scout League: Underclass Arms Shine In Week 2 - Sep 21, 2017
- Metro Scout League: Brandenberger, Brown, and Perryman highlight Week 1 - Sep 13, 2017
Scouting Report
10.28.17 Listed at 5-foot-10, 155-pounds, Brandenberger has been nails all fall, chewing up innings with plus feel for his for three pitches, all coming out of the same window with good arm speed. The left-hander works from a ¾ slot with a clean arm swing. He locates his fastball to both sides of the plate with pinpoint control at 80-82 mph. Spun his curveball with 2/8 shape and good depth at 68-70 mph. Shows the ability to add and subtract from this pitch, get-me-over early, then chase late. Only threw one changeup with fastball arm speed and arm side fade at 77 mph mph. Brandenberger works quick between pitches and has an “ice in his veins” demeanor as he can throw any pitch in any count. Look for his stock to continue to rise this spring during the high school season.
10.21.17 - Brandenberger has been impressive all fall with his ability to make quick work of hitters with command of his fastball/curveball mix. His performance at the Underclass Games was just as stellar, except this time he showed off a 75-77 mph changeup that he throws with fastball arm speed and arm side depth. Standing 5-foot-10, 155-pounds, the left-hander works from a ¾ slot with a clean arm stroke. He shows plus pitchability with all three pitches coming from the same window with identical arm speed. He has pinpoint control of his fastball at 81-83 mph, and spins his curveball with 2/8 shape and depth at 70-71 mph. Brandenberger works quick between pitches and has an “ice in his veins” demeanor as he can throw any pitch in any count. Look for his stock to continue to rise this spring during the high school season.
09.10.17 - 5-foot-9, 150-pounds, lean, athletic frame. Brandenberger showed solid pitchability with good feel for both his fastball and curveball. He works from a ¾ slot with a loose arm swing and repeatable delivery. His fastball flashed arm side run with sink at 80-82 mph through the first two innings, dipping down to 78-80 mph in the third and fourth. His curveball has nice 2-8 shape with solid depth at 69-72 mph.