Chad David Stevens, born on February 3, 1999, is an American professional baseball infielder who is currently a free agent. His journey through baseball has been marked by dedication and notable achievements.
Early Life and High School Career
Stevens attended Gig Harbor High School in Gig Harbor, Washington, where he began to showcase his baseball talents.
College Baseball at the University of Portland
He was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 40th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign. Instead, he chose to play college baseball at the University of Portland.
College Stats and Highlights
During his time at Portland, Stevens proved to be a valuable player. Here's a glimpse of his college career:
- 2020: Started in all 16 games before the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Named to the 2020 All-WCC Preseason Baseball Team.
- Batted .299 and led the team in games played (16), at bats (67), doubles (eight) and stolen bases (five).
- Led the team in assists with 36 and second in double plays fielded with nine.
- Hit lone home run of the shortened season against Stephen F. Austin on Feb. 28.
- Season-high three hits against Nevada on Feb. 16.
- 2019: All-WCC Second Team.
- WCC All-Academic Honorable Mention.
- Named to the initial Brooks Wallace Award Watch List.
- Led team with a .284 batting average, 62 hits, 13 doubles, a triple, 12 stolen bases, and 46 runs scored, which are the ninth most in a single season in Portland program history.
- Also belted five homers and collected 27 RBI’s.
- Team-high 18 multi-hit games, which included five three-hit games and one game with four hits.
- In the field, his 150 assists rank number 10 on the program’s all-time single-season list.
- 3-for-5 with two homers, four RBI’s, and four runs scored during win over Northern Colorado (Mar. 8).
- Back-to-back three-hit games at San Jose State (Apr. 8) and vs. Gonzaga (Apr. 12).
- Collected four hits during win at San Diego (Apr. 20).
- 2018: Started all 53 games at shortstop as a true freshman.
- Hit .251 with six doubles, two triples, 18 RBI’s and 22 runs scored.
- Stole three bases and recorded 14 multi-hit games.
- Team-high 144 assists.
- Went 3-for-4 with a double, RBI, and two runs scored vs. UC Irvine (Mar. 10).
- Also collected three hits, which included a double, and scored a run during win at Santa Clara on Mar. 29.
- Third three-hit game of the season came during a win at eventual WCC regular season champion Pepperdine on May 19.
In 2019, he also played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
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Professional Career
After four years at Portland, Stevens was selected by the Houston Astros in the 11th round of the 2021 MLB draft and signed.
Stevens was assigned to Triple-A Salt Lake to begin the 2025 season, playing in 72 games and slashing .307/.383/.542 with 14 home runs, 43 RBI, and nine stolen bases.
On July 3, 2025, Stevens was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.
His first MLB hit was a single off Max Scherzer on July 5 against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Personal Life
Born on Feb. 3, 1999 in Walnut Creek, Calif.
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| Year | Team | Level | Games | Batting Average | Home Runs | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | University of Portland | College | 53 | .251 | 0 | 18 |
| 2019 | University of Portland | College | - | .284 | 5 | 27 |
| 2020 | University of Portland | College | 16 | .299 | 1 | - |
| 2025 | Salt Lake | Triple-A | 72 | .307 | 14 | 43 |
Stevens' journey reflects his commitment and skill, marking him as a player to watch in the world of baseball.
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