Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Luke Raley

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Luke Raley made an impact.

Lucas "Luke" Raley is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman currently playing for the Seattle Mariners in Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays. Raley's career involves playing multiple positions and contributing to different teams within MLB.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Played for Bourne Braves

In 2014, Luke Raley briefly played collegiate summer baseball for the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2016: Drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers

In 2016, after his junior year at Lake Erie College, Luke Raley was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh round of the MLB draft, and he signed for $150,000.

2016: Assigned to Arizona League Dodgers

In 2016, after signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Luke Raley was assigned to the Arizona League Dodgers for one week, and after performing well, was promoted to the Ogden Raptors and then the Great Lakes Loons.

2017: Promoted to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

In 2017, Luke Raley was promoted to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, where he slashed .295/.375/.473 with 14 home runs and 62 RBIs in 123 games, and was named a California League All-Star that season.

July 31, 2018: Traded to Minnesota Twins

On July 31, 2018, Luke Raley was traded to the Minnesota Twins, with prospects Devin Smeltzer and Logan Forsythe, for Brian Dozier.

2018: Selected to Texas League All-Star Game

In 2018, Luke Raley began the season with the Tulsa Drillers and was selected to the Texas League All-Star Game.

2019: Played for Rochester Red Wings

In 2019, Luke Raley played for the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings, but was limited to only 33 games due to a left ankle injury.

February 10, 2020: Traded back to Dodgers

On February 10, 2020, Luke Raley, Brusdar Graterol, and a draft pick were traded by the Twins to the Dodgers for Kenta Maeda, Jaír Camargo, and cash considerations.

April 9, 2021: Promoted to Major Leagues

On April 9, 2021, Luke Raley was promoted to the major leagues for the first time and made his MLB debut that night as a defensive replacement for the Los Angeles Dodgers.