Luke Stevenson

Luke Stevenson
Seattle Mariners
Catcher
Born: (2004-07-22) July 22, 2004
Flemington, New Jersey, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right

Luke Patrick Stevenson (born July 22, 2004) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Seattle Mariners organization.

Amateur career

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

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]

References

  1. ^ Flaherty, Peter (November 3, 2023). "Freshman Spotlight: North Carolina's Luke Stevenson Boasts Big Bat, Cannon Arm". Baseball America. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  2. ^ Schnittker, Nicholas (April 14, 2023). "Luke Stevenson dominating for Wake Forest baseball". Restoration NewsMedia -. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  3. ^ Krest, Shawn (February 21, 2025). "NC teams look strong on diamond". The North State Journal. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  4. ^ Nugent, Grace (February 10, 2025). "Luke Stevenson Taking Charge for Carolina". 247Sports. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  5. ^ Callis, Jim (September 18, 2024). "Here are the top 20 college prospects for the '25 Draft". MLB.com. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  6. ^ Teal, Steven (June 13, 2025). "Braves projected to pick top college catcher in MLB Pipeline's mock draft". MSN. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  7. ^ Jones, Brian (July 13, 2025). "Seattle Mariners select North Carolina catcher Luke Stevenson in 2025 MLB Draft". On 3. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  8. ^ Baxley, Rodd (July 13, 2025). "Pros and cons of Seattle Mariners taking Luke Stevenson of UNC baseball in 2025 MLB Draft". MSN. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  9. ^ Trezza, Joe (July 16, 2025). "2025 Draft first-round signings tracker". MLB. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  10. ^ Kowatsch, Teren (August 13, 2025). "Highly-Touted Seattle Mariners Draft Pick Has Solid Minor League Debut". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
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