Dean Curley
American baseball player (born 2004)
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Dean William Curley (born April 15, 2004) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Cleveland Guardians organization.
| Dean Curley | |
|---|---|
Curley with Tennessee in 2025 | |
| Cleveland Guardians | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: April 15, 2004 Pomona, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Amateur career
Curley attended Northview High School in Covina, California.[1] He committed to the University of Tennessee to play college baseball.[2]
Curley was Tennessee's starting shortstop his freshman year in 2024.[3] Against Kansas State he became the first freshman in school history to hit three home runs in a game.[4][5] He started 66 of 67 games, hitting .285/.386/.502 with 12 home runs and 50 runs batted in (RBI).[6] He was named a Freshman All-American.[7]
Curley entered 2025 as one of the top sophomore eligible prospects for the upcoming draft.[8] He started the season again as the starting shortstop.[9] Over 65 games, he hit .315 with 14 home runs and 51 RBIs.[10]
Professional career
Curley was selected 64th overall by the Cleveland Guardians in the 2025 Major League Baseball draft.[11] He signed with the Guardians for $1.7 million.[12]
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