Mason
Speaker

4.23.18 Speaker is a C/RHP that stands 6-foot-4, 215-pounds. During I/O, Speaker threw strikes to second base and has carry in his arm. Between innings, he threw 1.93 and a 2.11. After catching three innings, the junior jumped on the mound for two innings of relief. Working from a high-¾ slot, Mason’s fastball sat 89-90 with arm side life in his first inning of work. His breaking ball was 75-76 with 10/4 slurvey shape. In his second inning of work, the breaking had more 11/5 break with better downer shape at 73-76, while his fastball was still 87-89. Mixed in a changeup at 74 with fastball arm speed for a strike. With his size and easy arm action, it’s easy to dream that there is more velocity in the tank, and his highest upside may be on the bump.

 

01.20.18 Speaker stands 6-foot-3, 205-pounds with a projectable frame. Mason not only launched a home run during batting practice (91 mph exit velocity off the tee), but he also topped out at 88 mph on the mound. The right-handed hitter shows easy rhythm with relaxed hands. Starts from a slightly open stance then loads back, pinching his knees together as he triggers his hands back and down before striding out, landing square. Powerful lower half transfer, natural lift with an uphill path, strong hands at contact with gap power and more to come in the future. Behind the plate, Speaker has a quick exchange and has good carry to second base with a velocity from the crouch of 78 mph and pop times of 2.14-2.26.