Carson Tucker

Carson Wesley Tucker (born January 24, 2002) is an American professional baseball shortstop who is a free agent. He was selected 23rd overall by the Cleveland Indians in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft.

Carson Tucker
Free agent
Shortstop
Born: (2002-01-24) January 24, 2002 (age 22) Phoenix, Arizona
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Medals Men's baseball Representing  United States U-12 Baseball World Cup 2013 Taipei Team

Amateur career

Tucker attended Mountain Pointe High School in Phoenix, Arizona, where he played baseball.^[1] In 92 games at Mountain Pointe during his high school career, he hit .390 with five home runs and 68 runs batted in.^[2] In 2013 and 2014, he was selected for U-12 United States national baseball team.^[3] He committed to play college baseball at the University of Texas.^[4]

Professional career

Tucker was selected by the Cleveland Indians with the 23rd overall pick in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft.^[5][6][7] Tucker signed with the Indians on June 26 for a $2 million bonus.^[8] He did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.^[9] He made his professional debut in 2021 with the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Indians, but appeared in only six games due to a hand injury.^[10] He was assigned to the Lynchburg Hillcats of the Low-A Carolina League to begin the 2022 season.^[11] In early May, he was placed on the injured list with a right forearm strain.^[12] Over 38 games, he hit .137 with one home run, nine RBI, and five doubles.^[13]

Tucker returned to Lynchburg in 2023, playing in 29 games and batting .200/.296/.263 with one home run, five RBI, and two stolen bases.^[14] He did not appear in a game for the Guardians organization in 2024. Tucker was released by Cleveland on July 3, 2024.^[15]

Personal life

Tucker's brother, Cole, plays for the Los Angeles Angels.^[16][17]

References

1. Alvira, Zach (March 19, 2020). "Virus muddles Mountain Pointe baseball's national stage". Ahwatukee Foothills News. Archived from the original on June 11, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
2. Lewis, Ryan. "Indians select shortstop Carson Tucker, pitcher Tanner Burns on first night of 2020 draft". The Repository. Archived from the original on June 24, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
3. "Forty-One USA Baseball Alumni Selected in the 2020 MLB Draft". USA Baseball. June 12, 2020. Archived from the original on June 28, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
4. "Carson Tucker motivated by brother's success". Baseball Prospect Journal. January 3, 2020. Archived from the original on February 8, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
5. Obert, Richard. "Mountain Pointe shortstop Carson Tucker taken by Indians with 23rd overall MLB draft pick". azcentral. Archived from the original on June 22, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
6. "Cleveland Indians take high school SS Carson Tucker in first round: MLB draft". cleveland. June 11, 2020. Archived from the original on February 2, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
7. "Indians select INF Carson Tucker 23rd overall in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft". mlb.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
8. "Cleveland Indians sign No. 1 pick Carson Tucker, No. 2 Logan Allen, No. 5 Mason Hickman". cleveland. June 27, 2020. Archived from the original on December 5, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
9. "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". mlb.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
10. "Cleveland Indians' minor leaguers return to play in 2021 after pandemic shutdown". April 29, 2021. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
11. "Lynchburg Hillcats Announce 2022 Roster". Archived from the original on April 5, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
12. "Guardians' Carson Tucker: Shut down with forearm strain". May 9, 2022. Archived from the original on May 31, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
13. "Carson Tucker Stats, Fantasy & News". Archived from the original on September 26, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2022.
14. "Carson Tucker - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
15. Krispinsky, Chad (July 3, 2024). "Guardians release former first round draft pick". WKBN.
16. Obert, Richard. "Mountain Pointe's Carson Tucker hopes to follow brother Cole's path to MLB". azcentral. Archived from the original on June 22, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
17. "Pirates' Tucker helps brother prep for next step". mlb.com. May 22, 2020. Archived from the original on February 9, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2021.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)