Mason Black Spins Five Perfect Frames
1 year agoSan 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.
Source: FanGraphs
Source: FanGraphs