Don Mason, baseball player, 1966-1973

Don Mason

Born: 12/20/1944 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 6/19/2018 in Yarmouth, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-04-14 | Final Game: 1973-05-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Donald Stetson Mason

Biography

Don Mason was a professional baseball player born in 1944, who had a career spanning from 1966 to 1973. Primarily known as a position player, Mason played a total of 336 games in Major League Baseball. He recorded 143 hits, contributing to a batting average of .205 over his career. Mason hit 3 home runs and drove in 27 runs, while also showcasing his speed on the base paths with 8 stolen bases. Masonโ€™s career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the increasing importance of power hitting and advanced pitching strategies. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the elite players of his time, Mason's persistence and versatility allowed him to carve out a niche in the game. He remained a notable figure in the annals of baseball, representing a generation of players who contributed to the evolving landscape of the sport.

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 0.205 0.278 0.250 0.528 -1873.3

Season-by-Season Batting

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

Career Games by 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