Former Franklin Town Councilor Inching Toward Baseball Hall of Fame

Scott Mason has 93 wins in the Rhode Island - Massachusetts Senior Baseball League. He hopes to notch his 100th by mid-summer. No other pitcher in the league's history has more wins.

Scott, 62, dominates in this "Over 50" league, which is composed primarily of former college ballplayers as well as a few former minor and major leaguers. Mason is on the short-list to make the league's Hall of Fame.

Scott was born and raised in Franklin. He pitched for Franklin High School, the University of Dayton and Dean College, and had winning seasons at all three schools. He pitched at Dean College under Rick Smith, former Superintendent of Schools in North Attleboro. Said Smith about Mason: "He was and is the smartest player, and quickest learner, I ever coached...in my entire career, if I ever needed just one out, I would give the ball to Scott."

Scott was on the Franklin Town Council from 2005 to 2011, serving as its Chairman for the last two years. He also coached youth baseball, including multiple high school and Legion teams.

Scott is also a Franklin Historical Commission Member and a professional modeler of miniature railroad dioramas. Since 2022, Scott has re-created the Franklin Historical Museum's train depot diorama.

Scott was also a professional sports photographer, having worked for the New England Patriots, the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Sun Chronicle.

Scott is married to Tina Powderly and together they have five children: Kelly (Cincinnati, Ohio), Kathryn (Franklin), Samantha (Boston), Tyler (Franklin) and Allison (Franklin).

Mason is slated to pitch Opening Day, April 26 at 9 am, Cranston Stadium, Cranston, RI.