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Mason McCoy

Mason McCoy
San Diego Padres – No. 18
Infielder
Born: (1995-03-31) March 31, 1995 (age 30)
Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 30, 2023, for the Toronto Blue Jays
MLB statistics
(through August 1, 2025)
Batting average.182
Home runs0
Runs batted in3
Teams

Mason Steven McCoy (born March 31, 1995) is an American professional baseball infielder for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He debuted in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2023.

Career

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Amateur career

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McCoy graduated from Washington Community High School in Washington, Illinois, in 2013. He attended Illinois Central College, where he played college baseball. He played summer baseball for the La Crosse Loggers of the Northwoods League in 2015 and was named the league's most valuable player. He transferred to the University of Iowa to play for the Iowa Hawkeyes.[1][2] McCoy went undrafted in the 2016 MLB draft and returned to Iowa for his senior year, where he was a team captain and hit .328 with five home runs and 34 runs batted in (RBI).[3][4]

Baltimore Orioles

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The Baltimore Orioles selected McCoy in the sixth round, with the 188th overall selection, of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.[5] He made his professional debut with the Low-A Aberdeen IronBirds, playing in 53 games and batting .301/.383/.409 with one home run and 29 RBI.[6]

McCoy spent the 2018 season with the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds, playing in 124 games and hitting .266/.332/.369 with 4 home runs, 47 RBI, and 13 stolen bases.[7] McCoy split the 2019 season between the High-A Frederick Keys and Double-A Bowie Baysox. In 132 games, he hit a combined .290/.345/.378 with 4 home runs, 48 RBI, and 13 stolen bases.[8]

McCoy did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] He returned to action in 2021 with the Triple-A Norfolk Tides. Playing in 112 games, he batted .221/.288/.368 with 9 home runs, 43 RBI, and 13 stolen bases.[10]

Seattle Mariners

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On April 7, 2022, the Orioles traded McCoy to the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations.[11][12] He spent the season with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, playing in 124 games and hitting .256/.332/.473 with career-highs in home runs (21), RBI (63), and stolen bases (22).[13] In addition, McCoy set the record for highest fielding percentage ever for a Tacoma shortstop, making only 6 errors all season en route to a .986 fielding percentage.[14]

McCoy returned to Tacoma to begin the 2023 season. In 87 games, he hit .234/.330/.407 with 11 home runs, 55 RBI, and 20 stolen bases.[15]

Toronto Blue Jays

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On July 26, 2023, the Mariners traded McCoy to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Trent Thornton.[16] He was subsequently assigned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, where he put up a .572 OPS in 21 games.[17] On August 29, McCoy was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time following an injury to Bo Bichette.[18] McCoy made his debut a day later on August 30, pinch hitting for Ernie Clement.[2] In 6 games for Toronto, he appeared mostly as a defensive replacement or pinch runner, and struck out in his only at-bat. On September 20, McCoy was designated for assignment following the promotion of Cam Eden.[19] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Buffalo on September 22.[20]

San Diego Padres

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On November 19, 2023, McCoy signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres that included an invitation to spring training.[21] He began the season with the El Paso Chihuahuas,[22] playing in 108 games and slashing .260/.329/.382 with five home runs, 50 RBI, and 25 stolen bases. On August 21, 2024, the Padres selected McCoy's contract, adding him to their active roster.[23] He made his first start for the Padres the next day.[24] In 19 games for San Diego, he slashed .204/.278/.245 with three RBI and one stolen base. On November 22, the Padres non-tendered McCoy, making him a free agent.[25]

On December 6, 2024, McCoy re-signed with the Padres organization on a minor league contract.[26] On March 22, 2025, the Padres selected McCoy's contract and subsequently optioned him to Triple-A El Paso.[27] He was recalled on April 21, following Luis Arráez's concussion.[28] He played in four games, starting once and striking out in four of five plate appearances, before going on the injured list with a dislocated finger on April 29. He returned to Triple-A on May 20.[29][30]

Personal life

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McCoy has two younger siblings. In high school, he also won all-conference honors playing basketball and soccer.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Former ICC player McCoy named MVP". The Evening Tribune. Pekin Daily Times. August 12, 2015. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Former La Crosse Logger Mason McCoy Debuts with the Blue Jays" (Press release). Northwoods League. August 31, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  3. ^ "Looking at which Hawkeyes could go in the 2017 MLB Draft". Press-citizen.com. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Mason McCoy - Baseball 2015-16". Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  5. ^ "Washington, ICC alum Mason McCoy drafted by Orioles". Peoria Journal Star. June 13, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  6. ^ "Iowa baseball: Mason McCoy earns well-deserved honor". Dear Old Gold. FanSided. October 9, 2019. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  7. ^ "Oft-Overlooked Orioles Infield Prospect Mason McCoy Excelling With Baysox". pressboxonline.com. July 9, 2019. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  8. ^ "Orioles prospect Mason McCoy tells himself he's the best hitter in the league. This year, he has been". Baltimore Sun. July 9, 2019. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  9. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". MLB.com. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  10. ^ "Mason McCoy - Stats - Batting". FanGraphs. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  11. ^ "Elias on roster, pitching improvement, Matt Harvey and more". MASN Sports. April 7, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  12. ^ "Mariners' Mason McCoy: Traded to Seattle". CBS Sports. April 7, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  13. ^ "Who is Mason McCoy, one of the Blue Jays' newest infielders?". Jays Journal. August 5, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  14. ^ "Rainiers Lose Team's Best Defender: Mason McCoy Traded". We R Tacoma. Tacoma Rainiers. July 26, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  15. ^ "Mason McCoy - Baseball Stats". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  16. ^ "Blue Jays' Mason McCoy: Headed to Toronto". CBS Sports. July 26, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  17. ^ "Blue Jays trade reliever Trent Thornton to Mariners for prospect Mason McCoy". Sportsnet. July 26, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  18. ^ "Toronto Blue Jays promote Washington high graduate Mason McCoy". Peoria Journal Star. February 25, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  19. ^ "Blue Jays' Mason McCoy: Designated for assignment". CBS Sports. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  20. ^ "Blue Jays' Mason McCoy: Outrighted to Triple-A". CBS Sports. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  21. ^ "Padres Sign Mason McCoy to Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. November 19, 2023.
  22. ^ Bloomquist, Bret. "Diamond jewel: Chihuahuas shortstop's remarkable play makes ESPN top highlights". El Paso Times.
  23. ^ "Padres pregame: Mason McCoy promoted, Matthew Batten optioned to El Paso". San Diego Union-Tribune. August 21, 2024.
  24. ^ "Padres pregame: Mason McCoy gets first MLB start in opener vs. Mets". San Diego Union-Tribune. August 22, 2024.
  25. ^ "Padres agree to contract with Wade, non-tender four others". MLB.com. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  26. ^ "Padres Re-Sign Mason McCoy To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. December 6, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  27. ^ "Padres Designate Brett Sullivan, Select Mason McCoy". MLB Trade Rumors. March 22, 2025. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
  28. ^ Polishuk, Mark (April 21, 2025). "Luis Arraez To Be Placed On Concussion IL". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  29. ^ "Mason McCoy 2025 Player Batting Game Log". Baseball Reference. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  30. ^ McDonald, Darragh (April 29, 2025). "Yuli Gurriel Elects Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
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