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2/24/24
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Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 78 in Illinois and listed at 6-foot-3, 187-pounds. The right-handed hitting sophomore got the start in centerfield and batted third for the Blackhawks. Tall setup, minimal movement pre-pitch, uses a short striding motion to start his swing. Athletic, loose swing on a level plane, uses the whole field. Atkins picked up two hits in the game, attacking a 3-1 fastball during his first at-bat for a single up the middle. The third at-bat, shot the ball the other way for a single. Atkins is a prospect to watch as he continues to grow and mature.
OF Mason Atkins (West Aurora, 2026) was yet another athletic prospect that showed well in a couple different aspects over the weekend. Currently slotted at No. 68 in the state, the right-handed hitter displayed loose hands with a flat path, making a clear effort to work the ball on a line and stay on top of the baseball. He was on the barrel throughout his round, averaging 85.9 mph for his EV with a max of 93.6 mph. He’s an above-average athlete, recording a 7.01 in the 60 to pair with an impressive 34.3” vertical jump. Athletic mover in the outfield with fluid footwork and steady hands, topped out at 82 mph from a crow hop.
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame with some strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, tall setup, controlled load into a long stride. Loose hands, flat path, looks to stay on top of the ball, worked to stay up the middle and pull-side. 71.8 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Medium, clean arm circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Fluid footwork into the ball, soft one-hand gather to the side, works to get around the ball, syncs well into crowhop and plays with timing through the ball.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.
Atkins was on base all three times today for Top Tier. Batting out of the two-hole, he collected two hits and a walk, including a triple. Atkins played left field for Top Tier today and is a bat to keep an eye on moving forward this weekend.
OF Mason Atkins (West Aurora, 2026) has a 6-foot-2, 175-pound, athletic, upside frame and ran a clean 7.25 60 that is bound to improve down the road. He swings a controlled, intentful right-handed bat that stays on-plane and was on the barrel while staying up the middle of the field. In the outfield, he works aggressively to the baseball and breaks down through release with controlled natural actions and sure hands. His arm topped at 77 mph. 2026 prospect with upside to all parts of his game.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, upright at balance point, short stride to footstrike, tall finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T71.6, 70-71 mph. Straight four-seam type, strikes. T1809, 1698 average rpm.
CB: 59-62 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. T2107, 2014 average rpm.
CH: 64-67 mph. Plays arm-side run. T1429, 1330 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, short stride. Long and uphill bat path, line drive approach, worked the other way. Loose, fluid rhythm.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 75.9 mph. 207’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, breaks down through transfer, directional through release.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.