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2016 National Showcase
Mason Hickman is a 2017 RHP with a 6-6 229 lb. frame from Hendersonville, TN who attends Pope John Paul II HS. Big and strong athletic build, still very projectable physically. Deep arm circle in back coming around to a high 3/4's arm slot, creates very good plane to the plate on his pitches. Fastball topped out at 91 mph, mostly straight but very hard to square up down in the zone due to the angle. Slider is best at lower velos, gets some bite and shape at 78-79 mph, tends to overthrow his slider at times and have it straighten out. Firm change up with some fading action. Very interesting prospect with a high ceiling. Excellent student, verbal commitment to Vanderbilt.