Prep Baseball Report

West Virginia Top Prospect Games Spotlight: 2020 OF Mason Lantz


Josh Kuykendall
West Virginia Director of Scouting

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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. 

 

Mason Lantz

Class of 2020 / 3B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: 3B
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Jefferson
    State: WV
  • Summer Team: Jefferson
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 205lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
81
Max FB
(09/28/19)
77 - 81
FB
(09/28/19)
66 - 68
CB
(09/28/19)
64 - 65
CH
(02/24/19)
Pitching
Max FB
81
FB
77 - 81
CB
66 - 68
Pitching
FB
76 - 79
CB
65 - 66
CH
64 - 65
Position
7.20
60-yard
(11/18/18)
76
INF Velo
(02/24/19)
77
OF Velo
(06/11/19)
85
Exit Velo
Position
60-yard
7.39
OF Velo
77
Exit Velo
84
Position
60-yard
7.36
INF Velo
76
Exit Velo
84
Position
60-yard
7.2
INF Velo
75
Exit Velo
83

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.


 

UPCOMING EVENTS

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


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