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Tue May 14, 2019
The 2019 WV Top Prospect Games is quickly approaching. As we draw closer to June we will be periodically highlighting some of the prospects scheduled to participate. Today we kick off our preview with a look at 2020 outfielder Mason Lantz. The right-handed hitter is having a solid junior season carrying a .302 batting average with 15 RBI and 4 doubles while holding down right-field for the highly ranked Cougars.
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
2019 West Virginia Top Prospect Games | WV | 06/11 | Frank Loria Field |
Central West Virginia Summer Kickoff Showcase | WV | 06/26 | Sue Morris Complex |
Parkersburg College Prospect Showcase | WV | 07/09 | Bennett Stump Field - City Park |
Eastern Panhandle College Prospect Showcase | WV | 07/16 | Potomac State College |
West Virginia Deep South College Prospect Showcase | WV | 07/24 | Linda K Epling Stadium |
Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/30 | LakePoint |
Scouting Report
11.18.18 - Defensively, the 6-foot-3, 195-pound athlete works from his feet up. He displayed a longer, sling shot low 3/4 arm action across the diamond. 75 mph velocity was recorded. He moves his feet well and gets his momentum moving towards his target.
Offensively, Lantz initiates his swing from a upright athletic position. He displayed good balance and physical strength with considerable power. His hands are loose and in rhythm with his body. A 83 mph exit velocity off the tee was recorded.
8/26/17 - 6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed hitter initiated swing from slightly open set up with short stride to neutral. Although young there is already considerable physicalness to frame. Lantz lowers height substantially in stride with associated head movement. Weight shift is somewhat passive with compromised separation. There is good balance and rhythm to swing. hands are quick and loose in achieving a bat exit velocity of 85.
Defensively, hands are adequate and there is commitment to working bottom up. Exchange and throwing motion are long. Arm strength of 69 mph across may precipitate move to opposite corner.