Luke Stevenson Drafted By Seattle Mariners

Posted Jul 14, 2025
After two outstanding seasons at North Carolina, catcher Luke Stevenson will continue his baseball career with the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners made 6–1, 200-pound Stevenson the 35th overall pick, becoming the second Tar Heel in as many years to be picked before the second round. According to mlb.com, the pick is worth about $2.76 million. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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