Del Mason
Born: 10/29/1883 in Newfane, NY, USA
Died: 12/31/1962 in Winter Park, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1904-04-23 | Final Game: 1907-08-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Adelbert William Mason
Biography
Del Mason was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, showcasing his talents in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1907. Born in 1883, Mason's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was shifting away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Throughout his time in the majors, he achieved a win-loss record of 5-16, with a notable earned run average (ERA) of 3.72, reflecting his ability to compete against some of the era's top hitters.
Mason recorded a total of 65 strikeouts during his tenure in the league, demonstrating his capacity to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching staff. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a pitcher was integral to his team's efforts on the mound. Mason's career spanned a brief but impactful period in baseball history, and while he may not be among the most celebrated figures of the game, his contributions as a pitcher helped shape the landscape of professional baseball during the early 1900s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 16 | 32 | 21 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 191.0 | 199 | 79 | 4 | 74 | 65 | 3.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | WSN | AL | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 45 | 22 | 13 | 16 | 6.00 | - |
| 1906 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4.50 | -564.8 |
| 1907 | CIN | NL | 5 | 12 | 25 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 146.0 | 144 | 51 | 55 | 45 | 3.14 | -1859.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 64 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.125 | 0.152 | 0.125 | 0.277 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | WSN | AL | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1906 | CIN | NL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1907 | CIN | NL | 25 | 44 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 32 | 21 | 10 | 52 | 1 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | WS1 | P | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | CIN | P | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | CIN | P | 25 | 17 | 6 | 44 | 1 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 32 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollins College | Winter Park | FL | 1908, 1910 |