Mason Black

Mason Black is a professional MLB player born on December 10, 1999, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Standing 75 inches tall and weighing 228 pounds, he is a right-handed pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, wearing jersey number 47. Black honed his skills at Valley View High School in Pennsylvania before advancing to play college baseball at Lehigh University. Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the third round of the 2021 MLB Draft, Black made his professional debut on May 6, 2024. Since joining the major leagues, Mason has contributed mainly as a starting pitcher. During the 2024 and 2025 seasons, he played parts in both the regular and preseason games, showcasing his abilities on the mound. Notably, Black's pitching repertoire includes a four-seam fastball, slider, sinker, changeup, and sweeper, with recorded average release speeds of 92.4 mph for his fastball. In his initial seasons, Black's performance statistics include a challenging ERA, indicating room for growth. His fielding stats reflect a perfect fielding percentage, with no errors recorded over his appearances. Mason Black continues to develop his skills, aiming to make significant contributions to his team's pitching rotation in future seasons.