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.
Masonโs 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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | SFG | NL | 42 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.120 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | SFG | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | SFG | NL | 10 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SFG | NL | 104 | 250 | 43 | 57 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 36 | 29 | 0.228 | -574.5 |
| 1970 | SFG | NL | 46 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.139 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | SDP | NL | 113 | 344 | 43 | 73 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 27 | 35 | 0.212 | -1298.8 |
| 1972 | SDP | NL | 9 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | SDP | NL | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 176 |
| Third Base | 26 |
| Shortstop | 11 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons College | Fairfield | IA | 1963, 1964 |