Mason signs with Ohio Dominican
Andrew Mason, center, signed to play baseball at Ohio Dominican University. At left is his father Brent Mason and at right is his mother Beth Walsh. Mason is a senior at Coshocton High School and catches for the Redskins. Josie Sellers | Beacon
COSHOCTON – Andrew Mason has known since seventh grade that he wanted to play baseball in college and recently took a big step in making that dream become a reality.
On Nov. 9, the Coshocton High School senior signed his letter of intent to play baseball at Ohio Dominican University.
“I love baseball and I wanted to take my talent to the next level,” Mason said. “I really like the coach at Ohio Dominican and the baseball program. I think I’ll fit in well there and the campus is close to Easton and Ohio State University.”
He will catch for Ohio Dominican and plans to major in education.
“I want to become a coach and hopefully come back here,” Mason said.
He is very thankful for the support and guidance he’s received from coaches, Scott Loomis, Matt Hartmeyer and Jon Snider, his parents Brent (Lori) Mason and Beth (Bob) Walsh, his grandparents, the community and his teammates.
“I’m going to miss playing at Lake Park,” Andrew said. “I love the field there. I’m also going to miss Coach Loomis, Hartmeyer and Snider and many of my teammates that aren’t graduating yet.”
Loomis is very proud of Andrew.
“Ohio Dominican is getting a baseball player who is passionate about the game and has the physique and attitude to succeed,” Loomis said. “He also has the mentality to deal with the failures and ups and downs that come with baseball. He’s probably the best catcher we’ve had at Coshocton High School.”
Andrew’s mother Beth Walsh said he worked hard and sacrificed a lot to get where he is today.
“He loves baseball and I love baseball,” she said. “I’m so excited he gets to keep playing. I have a younger one who will still be playing too so we will be traveling a lot, but it’s all worth it.”
Brent, Andrew’s father, also was very proud of him and believes Ohio Dominican is a good fit for him.
“He loves the Columbus area and it’s a great school where he will get a good education and be part of a fantastic baseball program,” Brent said. “It’s the perfect fit for him.”
Category: High School, Sports
