Mascott jumped onto the scene for Northwestern as a first-year, appearing in 10 games with seven strikeouts across his 9.2 innings of work. The native of nearby Newburyport started his collegiate career with 2.2 innings of one-run against Tulane on Feb. 18, collecting two strikeouts without allowing a hit. He would go on to produce five scoreless appearances throughout the year.

Joining the Wildcats from New England prep power Phillips Academy, Mascott was the state’s 10th-ranked pitcher in the 2023 graduating class according to Perfect Game. He also earned two All-New England honors, the latter after posting a 1.53 ERA with 57 strikeouts in 32 innings as a senior.