Don Mason
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1966-1973)
Don Mason was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1973 for the San Francisco Giants and the San Diego Padres, a span of 8 seasons. In 336 career games, he hit .205 with 143 hits, 3 home runs, and 27 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 160 lb
- Died
- 6/19/2018 in Yarmouth, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1966-04-14
- Last Game
- 1973-05-30
Full name: Donald Stetson Mason
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336 | 696 | 102 | 143 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 8 | 70 | 80 | .205 | .278 | .250 | .528 | -1,556 |
Career AVG .205 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.
Career OBP .278 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.
Career OPS .528 vs. league average .681 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | SFN | NL | 42 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .120 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1967 | SFN | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1968 | SFN | NL | 10 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SFN | NL | 104 | 250 | 43 | 57 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 36 | 29 | .228 | .248 (-8%) | .320 (+1%) | .369 (-30%) | .689 (-15%) | -481.7 |
| 1970 | SFN | NL | 46 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .139 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | SDN | NL | 113 | 344 | 43 | 73 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 27 | 35 | .212 | .249 (-15%) | .316 (-15%) | .365 (-26%) | .682 (-21%) | -1074.0 |
| 1972 | SDN | NL | 9 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | SDN | NL | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 336 | 696 | 102 | 143 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 8 | 70 | 80 | .205 | — | — | — | — | -1,556 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (336 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 168 | 321 | 47 | 55 | 0 | 7 | .171 |
| Away | 168 | 375 | 55 | 88 | 3 | 20 | .235 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-05-30 | SDP | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-05-27 | SDP | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-05-19 | SDP | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-05-15 | SDP | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-05-13 | SDP | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-05-09 | SDP | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-05-04 | SDP | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1973-05-03 | SDP | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-05-03 | SDP | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-04-30 | SDP | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 175 | 123 | 341 | 403 | 35 | 86 |
| 3B | 26 | 20 | 13 | 40 | 7 | 0 |
| SS | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | SFN | 2B | 9 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | SFN | 2B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | SFN | 2B | 5 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | SFN | 3B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | SFN | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SFN | 2B | 51 | 41 | 122 | 139 | 12 | 36 |
| 1969 | SFN | 3B | 21 | 15 | 10 | 35 | 6 | 0 |
| 1969 | SFN | SS | 7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | SFN | 2B | 14 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | SDN | 2B | 90 | 75 | 188 | 231 | 15 | 47 |
| 1971 | SDN | 3B | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | SDN | 2B | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 1973 | SDN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 176 |
| Third Base | 26 |
| Shortstop | 11 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons College | Fairfield | IA | 1963, 1964 |
Don Mason: the record in brief
Don Mason's major league career runs from a debut on April 14, 1966 to a final game on May 30, 1973. By club, Mason's seasons break down as the San Francisco Giants (1966 to 1970) and the San Diego Padres (1971 to 1973). Mason is listed as a second baseman at 5-foot-11 and 160 pounds. Mason batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Mason was born on December 20, 1944, in Boston, MA, USA. The bio records the death on June 19, 2018, in Yarmouth, MA, USA. Don Mason was the playing name; the full given name is Donald Stetson.
The batting record for Mason: 336 games, 143 hits in 696 at bats, and a .205 average, along with 3 home runs and 27 RBI. Mason got on base at a .278 rate and slugged .250 (.528 OPS). Set against a .248 league average for the same years, Mason's .205 average sits 17.1% below it. The hits column peaks at 73, in 1971. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .228 in 1969, did not top the league's .248.
Frequently Asked Questions about Don Mason
- What years did Don Mason play?
- Don Mason played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1973.
- Was Don Mason a pitcher?
- No. Don Mason was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Don Mason hit?
- Don Mason hit 3 career home runs with 143 hits.
- What teams did Don Mason play for?
- Don Mason played for 2 teams: the San Francisco Giants (1966–1970) and the San Diego Padres (1971–1973).
- What were Don Mason's career stats?
- In 336 games, Don Mason had 143 hits, 3 home runs, 27 RBI, 102 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .205 batting average.
- What position did Don Mason play?
- Don Mason played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Don Mason and how much did he weigh?
- Don Mason was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Don Mason hit each season?
- Don Mason's home runs by season: 1 in 1966, 0 in 1967, 0 in 1968, 0 in 1969, 0 in 1970, 2 in 1971, 0 in 1972, and 0 in 1973. His most in one season was 2, in 1971.
- What was Don Mason's career batting average?
- Don Mason batted .205 over his career, with 143 hits in 696 at bats.
- How many RBI did Don Mason have?
- Don Mason drove in 27 runs in his career.
- Is Don Mason in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Don Mason has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.