Mason McCoy
Born:
03/31/1995 (Age: 29)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 175
Primary Position: SS
Seconday Position: INF
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 175
Primary Position: SS
Seconday Position: INF
Acquisition Period:
6th Rd., 2017 MLB First-Year Player Draft (BAL)
Entry Point: 4 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: 4 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | September 30th, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | 6x--April, July, September 2019 |
| Level: | AFL |
| Affiliate: | Surprise Saguaros |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Medium frame; average build and athleticism.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2021 | 20 | 35+ | 4A Up/Down Type | Moderate |
|---|
| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 40 | 40 | Lacks strength or batspeed to be much of an offensive threat at ML level, but knows his game and takes good ABs. Overpowered by high-octane stuff, beaten by velo up in the zone. Light game contact w/o much behind it, though puts the ball in play to all fields w/ situational awareness. |
| Lacks strength or batspeed to be much of an offensive threat at ML level, but knows his game and takes good ABs. Overpowered by high-octane stuff, beaten by velo up in the zone. Light game contact w/o much behind it, though puts the ball in play to all fields w/ situational awareness. | |||
| Game Power | 30 | 30 | Limited power, not a big part of his game. Mostly a singles hitter that serves light contact in games. |
| Limited power, not a big part of his game. Mostly a singles hitter that serves light contact in games. | |||
| Raw Power | 40 | 40 | Below-avg raw power; mature BP approach that focuses on his offensive strengths; works on line drives both ways. |
| Below-avg raw power; mature BP approach that focuses on his offensive strengths; works on line drives both ways. | |||
| Run | 50 | 50 | 4.2 H/1B times; gets the most out of avg speed given instincts and hustle; always digs a hard 90. |
| 4.2 H/1B times; gets the most out of avg speed given instincts and hustle; always digs a hard 90. | |||
| Field | 50 | 50 | Avg lateral range and agility; more reliable than plus at SS; makes the routine plays and can move around the infield. Polished actions, soft hands, and efficient footwork play up natural defensive tools. |
| Avg lateral range and agility; more reliable than plus at SS; makes the routine plays and can move around the infield. Polished actions, soft hands, and efficient footwork play up natural defensive tools. | |||
| Throw | 50 | 50 | Fair/avg arm aided by very quick transfer and ability to shorten throws w/ good approach angles. Gets rid of the ball quickly; finishes plays from the deep hole w/ decent line. |
| Fair/avg arm aided by very quick transfer and ability to shorten throws w/ good approach angles. Gets rid of the ball quickly; finishes plays from the deep hole w/ decent line. | |||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Approach | Average | Average |
| Instincts | Plus | Plus |
| Baserunning | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Lacks carry tool for full-time ML role; ability to play a fair shortstop and move around the infield can get him to the big leagues in a utility role; fits 4A/up-and-down profile; high-instincts gamer w/ excellent makeup, sets a positive example, great teammate.
