MSU Denver Athletics

2023: Appeared in 15 games, going 1-for-9 (.111) with a solo homer. ... Homered in his second MSU Denver at-bat, as a pinch-hitter in a 16-0 win at CSU Pueblo on March 5. ... Made his MSU Denver debut as a pinch-hitter in a 15-5 win at Biola (Calif.) on Feb. 11.

Before MSU Denver: Played two seasons at Northeastern Junior College (Colo.). ... Two-year totals: .364 batting average (90-for-247) with 13 homers and 69 RBIs. ... Region IX All-Star Game selection. ... As a sophomore in 2022, batted .360 with 15 doubles, seven homers and 44 RBIs in 46 games. ... Compiled a 1.067 OPS with a .633 slugging percentage and .434 on-base percentage. ... Scored 41 runs and had seven stolen bases. ... As a freshman in 2021, batted .370 (40-for-108) with five doubles, six homers and 25 RBIs in 38 games. ... Had a .469 on-base percentage and .583 slugging percentage for a 1.052 OPS.

High School: As a junior in 2019, batted .281 (16-for-57) in 24 games. ... No season in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic. ... Coached by Jeff Legault. ... Also played football and soccer, earning All-JeffCo League second team honors in 2018 and 2019, respectively.

Personal: Born Mason Coleman Sauter in Denver. ... Birthday is Aug. 22. ... Son of Chris Sauter and Margie Sims. ... Has a brother, Carson. ... Majoring in fire & emergency services.