Mason
Opple

6/18/13 Solid sturdy athlete at 6-foot-3, 200-pounds.  Can really run for a big man (6.87).  Uppercut swing with some pop to come with mechanical cleanups.  Collapses backside at times and works uphill.  Alert defender with solid actions and catches what he gets to. Has time to progress. Raw at this point.  Best suited to play first base or has potential to play corner outfield if arm continues to progress.

2/9/13 Opple is a monster kid at 6-foot-3, 200-pounds.  For as big as he is, he runs deceptively fast with consistent sub 7.0 times. He was at 6.97 on this day but has been 6.88 in the past for us.  Long term he will most likely project as a power hitting first baseman.  He has soft hands in the infield coupled with a longer arm action.  At the plate, he is another kid with power and an aggressive approach at the plate. He is athletic and hits from a tall upright position and his swing follows suit with an uphill angle.  He did show that when his timing is right he can get to extension well.