West Virginia Top Prospect Games Spotlight: 2020 OF Mason Lantz
May 14, 2019
The 2019 WV Top Prospect Games is quickly approaching. As we draw closer to June we will be periodically highlighting some of the prospects scheduled to participate. Today we kick off our preview with a look at 2020 outfielder Mason Lantz. The right-handed hitter is having a solid junior season carrying a .302 batting average with 15 RBI and 4 doubles while holding down right-field for the highly ranked Cougars.
Mason Lantz
Class of 2020 / 3B
Rankings
StateRank: 22 / POS: 2
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: OF
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High School: JeffersonState: WV
- Summer Team: Jefferson
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Height: 6-3Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
81
Max FB
(09/28/19)
77 - 81
FB
(09/28/19)
66 - 68
CB
(09/28/19)
64 - 65
CH
(02/24/19)
Position
7.20
60-yard
(11/18/18)
76
INF Velo
(02/24/19)
77
OF Velo
(06/11/19)
85
Exit Velo
Videos
(2/24/19)
Player News
- 2019 Fall Limited Series II At Wright State - Scout Blog - Oct 3, 2019
- 2019 Fall Limited Series II At Wright State - Pitching Velocities - Oct 2, 2019
- 2019 Fall Limited Series II At Wright State - Quick Hits - Oct 2, 2019
- West Virginia Top Prospect Games Spotlight: 2020 OF Mason Lantz - May 14, 2019
- 2019 Preseason All-State Showcase Analysis: Pitchers - Mar 16, 2019
- 2019 Preseason All-State Showcase Analysis: Third Basemen - Mar 12, 2019
- West Virginia Fall College Prospect Showcase Analysis: Third Basemen - Nov 25, 2018
- WV Fall College Prospect Showcase Official Results - Nov 19, 2018
- Class AAA Initial Power 5 - Mar 23, 2018
- 2018 Spring Team Preview: Jefferson Cougars - Feb 5, 2018
- Eastern Panhandle Showcase: Class 2021 and 2020 Analysis - Aug 29, 2017
- Eastern Panhandle Showcase Final Roster and Schedule Released - Aug 24, 2017
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
2019 West Virginia Top Prospect Games | WV | 06/11 | Frank Loria Field |
Central West Virginia Summer Kickoff Showcase | WV | 06/26 | Sue Morris Complex |
Parkersburg College Prospect Showcase | WV | 07/09 | Bennett Stump Field - City Park |
Eastern Panhandle College Prospect Showcase | WV | 07/16 | Potomac State College |
West Virginia Deep South College Prospect Showcase | WV | 07/24 | Linda K Epling Stadium |
Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/30 | LakePoint |
RECENT NEWS
Scouting Report
11.18.18 - Defensively, the 6-foot-3, 195-pound athlete works from his feet up. He displayed a longer, sling shot low 3/4 arm action across the diamond. 75 mph velocity was recorded. He moves his feet well and gets his momentum moving towards his target.
Offensively, Lantz initiates his swing from a upright athletic position. He displayed good balance and physical strength with considerable power. His hands are loose and in rhythm with his body. A 83 mph exit velocity off the tee was recorded.
8/26/17 - 6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed hitter initiated swing from slightly open set up with short stride to neutral. Although young there is already considerable physicalness to frame. Lantz lowers height substantially in stride with associated head movement. Weight shift is somewhat passive with compromised separation. There is good balance and rhythm to swing. hands are quick and loose in achieving a bat exit velocity of 85.
Defensively, hands are adequate and there is commitment to working bottom up. Exchange and throwing motion are long. Arm strength of 69 mph across may precipitate move to opposite corner.