Career timeline: Tyler Stephenson

2015: Cincy journey begins

2018: On the way up

This browser does not support the video element. Stephenson dealt with injuries and struggles early in his pro career before turning the corner in ‘18 with High-A Daytona and becoming a Florida State League All-Star February 27, 2018

2019: Star rises in the desert

This browser does not support the video element. In Double-A, Stephenson was voted the best defensive catcher in the Southern League. He then played in the Arizona Fall League, where he was named an AFL Rising Star October 13, 2019

July 27, 2020: Starting off with a bang

This browser does not support the video element. Against the Cubs in his MLB debut, Stephenson went deep in his 1st big league plate appearance, the 3rd player in Reds history to homer in his 1st PA July 27, 2020

Sept. 14, 2020: Ending it in style

This browser does not support the video element. In a win vs. the Bucs in Game 1 of a twin bill, Stephenson belted a pinch-hit walk-off HR in his 5th big league game. He had a 1.047 OPS and 2 homers in 8 games in ‘20 September 14, 2020

In 2021, Stephenson led all Major League rookie catchers in hitting, on-base percentage and OPS. That was not all …

Stephenson also led all MLB catchers with a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage, committing zero errors in 683 chances and 588 1/3 innings caught

July 1, 2021: Finishing off the Friars

This browser does not support the video element. Stephenson delivered another walk-off knock with a bases-loaded RBI single in the bottom of the 9th for a 5-4 win vs. the Padres July 1, 2021

In 2022, injuries marred Stephenson's sophomore season. On April 19, he suffered a concussion in S.D. after a collision with Luke Voit. A broken clavicle later ended his year

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