Angels Select Chad Stevens

From cockpit to diamond: Chad Stevens' remarkable journey from commercial pilot to MLB player

In the storied history of Major League Baseball, players have emerged from countless backgrounds, but few stories capture the imagination quite like Chad Stevens’. The 26-year-old rookie didn’t just travel the conventional path to the big leagues—he literally flew there, transitioning from commercial airline pilot to professional baseball player in a career pivot that defies conventional wisdom. This remarkable journey isn’t just about athletic …

Former Pilot Chad Stevens to make MLB debut - University of Portland Athletics

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Former Portland Pilots shortstop Chad Stevens has earned his call-up to the show, with the Los Angeles Angels adding him to their MLB roster on Thursday. Stevens becomes the first Pilot since Cooper Hummel in 2022 to earn the call to the big leagues. He will be on the active roster for the Angels game in Atlanta tonight against the Braves at 4:15 p.m. (PT).

Angels Select Chad Stevens

The Angels announced today that they have selected the contract of infielder Chad Stevens. He’ll take the active roster spot of infielder Christian Moore, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left thumb sprain. The 40-man roster already had a vacancy due to right-hander Héctor Neris being designated for assignment recently. The Halos also announced today that Neris has been released. Moore just got his first big league call a …