Chase Mason

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #189 prospect in 2021 draft
  Mason might be the most tooled-up player in the draft class, though the 6-foot-4, 215-pound outfielder is also one of the most unpolished baseball players on the list. The incredibly exciting toolset includes at least 70 raw power that some scouts have called 80 raw power, to go along with a plus run tool and a plus arm, both reviewed as potential 70 grades. The Nebraska commit is only just starting to have a chance to put those tools into action this season, getting a late start after tearing his ACL in an early September football game. The workhorse was diligent with his rehab, and he returned to the track earlier this year and immediately began setting meet and state records, to go along with his all-state football and basketball honors. The hit tool is raw and he hasn’t been battle-tested against tough competition. The four-sport star has shown good leverage and loft to the pull side, with impressive pull-side pop in batting practice. He’s been up to 94 mph from the outfield, though his arm action could use some work. He’s athletic at his position but his setup in the outfield can be a little stiff at times and his defense also needs refining. The raw tools are as good as anyone on the list, but his development needs work, leaving some question marks for South Dakota’s top prospect.