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Luke Stevenson
Seattle Mariners
Catcher
Born: (2004-07-22) July 22, 2004 (age 21)
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

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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

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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]

References

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  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.
  11. ^ Hereth, Zac (September 12, 2025). "Seattle Mariners' 1st-round pick wraps up strong pro debut". Seattle Sports. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
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