Day 1: A Day in the Life of a Minor League Pitcher- Starting Day

Chris Mason is one of the top pitching prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays farm system.  It has been quite some journey for him as he gets closer to reaching his ultimate dream: making it to the big leagues!  He has coasted through the minors…dominating at every level he pitched at.  Chris began his first full season of minor league baseball in Visalia, CA.  He finished the season with a 12-10 record, which was very good considering it was his first full season of professional baseball.  The next year was Chris’ coming out party.  He pitched at the Double A level in Montgomery, AL and was voted the Southern League pitcher of the year and Co-MVP of the league.  He was 15-4 with a 2.57 ERA and 136 strikeouts. 

Chris is currently pitching in Triple A for the Durham Bulls.  Chris takes us through his gameday routine…from start to finish.  He tells us about when he wakes up, why he shaves his arms, and what happened during the game.  The video gives you a good idea about who Chris Mason is and how he prepares for his starts.  The video also shows what a great minor league baseball town Durham is. 

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