Mason Black Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 3" / 230 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 12/10/1999 (24)
- Experience
- 0
- College
- Lehigh
Mason Black Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Mason Black News
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Mason Black is a candidate for the Opening Day rotation, according to manager Bob Melvin. The 24-year-old has been floated around as a possible option for the Giants rotation, but now the team confirms it. Black pitched fairly well in the minors last season as he struck out 155 batters over 123 2/3 innings of work between Double-A and Triple-A. He hasn't pitched great in camp but appears to have the edge over Spencer Howard and Daulton Jefferies. Given his strikeout ability, Black might be able to carve out some deep league value if he makes the team.
San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Mason Black joined the club as a third-round pick in 2021, and he wasted no time impressing the organization. After just eight outings at the Single-A level, Black owned a 1.57 ERA and 11.6 K/9, earning him a quick promotion to High-A. He continued to post strong results and opened 2023 at the Double-A level, just 24 games into his pro career. Black's impressive three-pitch mix is headlined by a mid-90s fastball that misses bats and has touched the upper-90s several times. He also throws a mid-80s slider that has developed into a great secondary offering with its ability to sweep horizontally and keep opponents off guard. He rounds out his repertoire with a changeup that is nothing special but does offer an important change of pace. During his start on July 1, Black was dominant, tossing five perfect innings. Of the 15 batters he faced, all 15 were retired, including eight via the punchout. As the midway point of the 2023 campaign approaches, we could see Black earn another quick promotion, this time to Triple-A.
San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Mason Black threw five perfect innings for Double-A Richmond, striking out eight batters. He is on a run of extremely impressive starts, with just eight hits, no runs allowed, a 36.3% strikeout rate, and a 6.3% walk rate in his last five starts. Across 59 innings this season, the 23-year-old has a 3.66 ERA and a 31.2% strikeout rate. While he likely won't be up this season, Black's stock is rising in dynasty and keeper leagues with his run of stellar starts.
Batting Order
1 | Jung Hoo Lee |
2 | LaMonte Wade Jr. |
3 | Matt Chapman |
4 | Michael Conforto |
5 | Patrick Bailey |
6 | Jorge Soler |
7 | Thairo Estrada |
8 | Mike Yastrzemski |
9 | Tyler Fitzgerald |
Mason Black Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Jung Hoo Lee |
2 | LaMonte Wade Jr. |
3 | Matt Chapman |
4 | Michael Conforto |
5 | Patrick Bailey |
6 | Jorge Soler |
7 | Thairo Estrada |
8 | Mike Yastrzemski |
9 | Tyler Fitzgerald |