Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Luke Stevenson is a 21-year-old catcher for the Seattle Mariners organization who was drafted 35th overall in 2025 out of North Carolina. Through 21 games with High-A Everett this season, he has batted .310/.479/.507 with 8 doubles and 2 home runs. Stevenson is praised for his outstanding plate discipline, walking 24% of the time (one of the highest rates in the Northwest League). His manager Ryan Scott highlights his consistent work ethic, pitch-calling ability, and defensive skills handling the pitching staff. Scott compares his work ethic and attention to detail to Cal Raleigh, the Mariners' star catcher. Stevenson demonstrates patience at the plate, waiting for pitches in his damage zone and taking walks when pitches are outside his zone.
Strengths
- + Outstanding plate discipline with 24% walk rate
- + Strong offensive production (.310/.479/.507 through 21 games)
- + 8 doubles and 2 home runs in High-A
- + Excellent pitch-calling and game management skills
- + Consistent daily work ethic and preparation
- + Defensive prowess handling young pitching staff
- + Comparison to Cal Raleigh's work ethic and attention to detail
- + Left-handed hitter with power potential
- + Quick progression through minor leagues
Weaknesses
- - Still in High-A, early in professional career
- - Limited sample size at professional level
- - Young age (21) means development still ongoing
About
Luke Stevenson is a catcher for the Seattle Mariners.
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