History of Christian Walker in Timeline

Christian Walker is an American professional baseball first baseman currently playing for the Houston Astros in MLB. He is known for his exceptional defensive skills, having won the Gold Glove Award three times during his career. He has previously played for the Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks. Walker is considered one of the best defensive first basemen in Major League Baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 28, 1991: Christian Walker's Birth

On March 28, 1991, Christian Dickson Walker was born. He later became a professional baseball first baseman.

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2009: Dodgers Draft

In 2009, Christian Walker was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 49th round of the Major League Baseball draft, but he did not sign with them.

2010: College World Series Win

In 2010, Christian Walker helped the South Carolina Gamecocks win the College World Series.

2011: Plays in Cape Cod Baseball League

In 2011, Christian Walker played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2011: Second College World Series Win

In 2011, Christian Walker secured his second College World Series victory with the South Carolina Gamecocks.

2012: College World Series Loss

In 2012, Christian Walker helped the team reach the College World Series, where they lost to the Arizona Wildcats.

2012: Drafted by the Orioles

In 2012, Christian Walker was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the fourth round of the Major League Baseball draft. He then made his professional debut for the Aberdeen IronBirds.

2012: College World Series Runners-Up and MLB Draft

In 2012, Christian Walker's team were runners-up in the College World Series. He was also selected in the fourth round of the MLB draft by the Orioles.

2013: Chris Davis Home Runs

In 2013, Chris Davis had connected for 53 home runs.

2013: Promotions through Minor League Teams

In 2013, Christian Walker started the year with the Delmarva Shorebirds, was promoted to the Frederick Keys in May, played in the All-Star Futures Game in July, and was then promoted to the Double-A Bowie Baysox.

September 17, 2014: MLB Debut and First Hit

On September 17, 2014, Christian Walker was called up to the Orioles and made his major league debut that day. He hit a double for his first major league hit against J. A. Happ of the Toronto Blue Jays.

2014: MLB Debut with the Orioles

In 2014, Christian Walker made his Major League Baseball debut with the Baltimore Orioles.

2014: Returns to Bowie Baysox

In 2014, Christian Walker started the season back with the Bowie Baysox.

2015: Chris Davis Home Runs

In 2015, Chris Davis had connected for 47 home runs.

2015: Limited Appearances for the Orioles

In 2015, Christian Walker played in 7 games for the Orioles.

2016: Season with Triple-A Norfolk

In 2016, Christian Walker did not appear for the Orioles, instead spending the year with the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.

February 21, 2017: Designated for Assignment

On February 21, 2017, Christian Walker was designated for assignment by the Orioles following the acquisition of Richard Bleier.

March 6, 2017: Claimed by the Reds off Waivers

On March 6, 2017, Christian Walker was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.

March 28, 2017: Claimed by the Diamondbacks off Waivers

On March 28, 2017, Christian Walker was waived by the Reds and claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2018: Played for Arizona

In 2018, Christian Walker played in 37 games for Arizona.

2019: Regular First Baseman for the Diamondbacks

In 2019, Christian Walker became the regular first baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2019: First Full MLB Season

In 2019, Christian Walker played his first full major league season. He achieved career highs in home runs and RBI, with a strong defensive performance, leading the National League first basemen in Defensive Runs Saved.