Luke Stevenson
| Luke Stevenson | |
|---|---|
| Seattle Mariners | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: July 22, 2004 Flemington, New Jersey, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
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Luke Patrick Stevenson (born July 22, 2004) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Seattle Mariners organization.
Amateur career
[edit | edit source]Stevenson attended Wake Forest High School in Wake Forest, North Carolina, where he played baseball. As a senior in 2023, he batted .512 with 17 home runs and 58 RBI in 33 games.[1] Unselected in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft, he fulfilled his commitment to play college baseball at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill for the Tar Heels.[2]
As a freshman for North Carolina in 2024, Stevenson started 63 games as catcher and hit .284 with 14 home runs and 58 RBI, alongside leading the team in walks drawn.[3] He underwent knee surgery in the offseason and did not participate in the fall season.[4] Stevenson opened the 2025 season as a top prospect for the upcoming MLB draft.[5] Over 61 games, Stevenson hit .251 with 19 home runs and 58 RBI.[6]
Professional career
[edit | edit source]Stevenson was selected by the Seattle Mariners with the 35th overall selection of the 2025 Major League Baseball draft.[7][8] On July 19, 2025, Stevenson signed with the Mariners for a $2.8 million signing bonus.[9]
Stevenson made his professional debut after signing with the Modesto Nuts.[10] Over 22 games, he hit .280 with one home run and 14 RBIs.[11]
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- North Carolina Tar Heels bio