Roger Mason, a right-handed pitcher, spent a decade in Major League Baseball, contributing to several teams throughout his career. Born on September 18, 1957, in Bellaire, Michigan, Mason attended Bellaire High School before moving on to play college baseball at Saginaw Valley State University. His journey to the majors began when he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 16th round of the 1978 MLB Draft.
Mason's major league debut came on September 4, 1984, with the Detroit Tigers. However, his time with the Tigers was brief, and he soon found himself moving between teams. In 1985, he was traded to the San Francisco Giants, where he spent the next two seasons. During his tenure with the Giants, Mason primarily served as a relief pitcher, appearing in 45 games and posting a 3.78 ERA.
In 1987, Mason joined the San Diego Padres, where he continued to work out of the bullpen. His stint with the Padres was short-lived, and he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in 1988. With the Phillies, Mason saw more consistent playing time, appearing in 42 games during the 1988 season. His performance was solid, as he maintained a 3.38 ERA and struck out 56 batters over 72 innings.
The following year, Mason signed with the Houston Astros, but his time there was limited to just one season. In 1990, he returned to the Giants, where he enjoyed one of his better seasons. Mason appeared in 50 games, recording a 3.24 ERA and helping the Giants with his steady presence in the bullpen.
Mason's career took another turn in 1991 when he joined the Pittsburgh Pirates. During his time with the Pirates, he became a reliable middle reliever, contributing to the team's success in the early 1990s. In 1992, Mason played a role in the Pirates' run to the National League Championship Series, appearing in 55 games and posting a 3.03 ERA.
In 1993, Mason signed with the New York Mets, where he continued to serve as a bullpen arm. His time with the Mets was marked by a 4.26 ERA over 40 games. The following year, Mason returned to the Phillies for his final season in the majors. In 1994, he appeared in 23 games, recording a 5.09 ERA before retiring from professional baseball.
Throughout his career, Roger Mason was known for his ability to adapt to various roles within the bullpen.
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