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Name: Mason Sparks
High school: Central
Hometown: Martinsburg
Sport: Baseball
Position: Pitcher
College choice: Pitt-Johnstown
Other colleges considered: Ohio University, Penn State Harrisburg
Why I picked UPJ: "I picked UPJ because it felt like the right school for me. I have great trust in the coaches that they will make me a better adult and athlete.''
Greatest high school achievement: "Sharing the diamond with my closest friends and great coaches. But also being able to say that I wore the Central C on my jersey and hat with pride for the community and program, not just for me.''
Coach AJ Hoenstine's quote: "Mason has a huge upside and was dominant the second half of the season this year on the mound. He also had an excellent year swinging the bat and was a tremendous first baseman when not pitching. UPJ is getting an outstanding player and young man.''
How I got my start in baseball: "Playing T-Ball as a young kid in the Spring Cove Youth Baseball League.''
Favorite college growing up: Clemson
Other interests: Fishing, traveling and pickup basketball
What getting to play in college means to me: "It's an honor to me. I've always dreamed of playing baseball in college, and I couldn't be more excited to play the sport I love for four more years against very good athletes.''
Probable college major: Secondary Education
Parents: Andrea and Barry Sparks