Stokes played hurling at levels as a student at Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa.
He was part of the team that won the club's inaugural Limerick SHC title in 2024, following a 0-16 to 2-09 win over Na Piarsaigh in the final.
[3] Stokes first appeared on the inter-county scene with Limerick during a two-year tenure with the minor team.
[4][5] Stokes immediately progressed to the under-20 team and was at wing-forward when Kilkenny beat Limerick in the 2022 All-Ireland under-20 final.
[6] Stokes made his senior team debut in a National Hurling League game against Cork in February 2025.