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.

Amateur career

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

Professional career

Tucker was selected by the Cleveland Indians with the 23rd overall pick in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft. Tucker signed with the Indians on June 26 for a $2 million bonus. 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. 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. He was assigned to the Lynchburg Hillcats of the Low-A Carolina League to begin the 2022 season. In early May, he was placed on the injured list with a right forearm strain. Over 38 games, he hit .137 with one home run, nine RBI, and five doubles.

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. He did not appear in a game for the Guardians organization in 2024. Tucker was released by Cleveland on July 3, 2024.

Personal life

Tucker's brother, Cole, plays for the Los Angeles Angels.