Zach Mason, C, Pickerington North HS, Class of 2014

PBR: Why did you choose Ohio Christian? 

Mason: I chose OCU because I loved the coaching staff and the campus was a great fit for me. The atmosphere was amazing. The university had the major I wanted. 

PBR: What other schools were you considering? 

Mason: Muskingum, Bluffton, Shawnee State, Cleary University  

PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with the coaching staff? 

Mason: During the summer of my junior year. I met Coach Reynolds and his staff on a visit to OCU. After several phone calls and emails the staff made me feel like they really wanted me to be a part of their program. 

PBR: What role do the coaches expect you to play your first year on campus? 

Mason: They expect me to compete for a spot in the line up as a freshman. 

PBR: What summer team do you play on and how has travel baseball helped your development as a player? 

Mason: Central Ohio Clippers 17U. Playing travel baseball really helped me develop the mental aspect of the game. My coaches talk a lot about being mentally prepared, and that helped me become better at the catcher position. Also being able to play a variety of positions made me a more versatile player. 

PBR: Who has had the biggest impact on you as a baseball player? 

Mason: My dad, he has spent countless hours helping me develop my skills as a hitter and a catcher. 

PBR: What were your stats for this spring season at Pickerington North? 

Mason: Plate appearances-81, Batting avg-.375 ,Runs -14, RBI -28, OBP- 481

PBR: Who is the toughest pitcher that you have faced in Ohio?

Mason: Corey Stanley from Bloom Carroll or Cole Gibson from Gahanna