Started 20 games and appeared in 31 as a freshman during the 2002 season……Stole six bases in six attempts…..Batted .237 with an on-base percentage of .318.

Redshirted during his first season at The University of Texas-Pan American-in 2001....Ran the 60-yard dash in 6.2 seconds.

A three-sport star at JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL......Was named Most Valuable Player for the baseball team......Also was named Male Athlete of the Year......Batted .300 as a senior with 10 doubles and 27 runs batted in.......Stole 38 bases......Played in the All-Star Game.......Earned first team All-District and second team All-City honors as a wide receiver for the JJHS football team....Named Offensive Player of the Year......Played in the All-Star Game.....Twice a regional finalist in the triple jump.....Chosen for Who's Who Among American High School Students.......Member of the high school band.

Born January 16, 1982 in Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany.........Son of Hattie and Willie Mason......Has four siblings, Jevon, Ivan, Tiquette and Stephanie.......Majoring in Business Management.