History of Christian Walker in Timeline

Christian Walker is a professional baseball first baseman currently playing for the Houston Astros in MLB. He previously played for the Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks. Walker is known for his exceptional defensive skills, earning him three Gold Glove Awards.

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March 28, 1991: Christian Walker's Birth

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

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2009: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers

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 won his second College World Series playing college baseball for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

2012: College World Series Loss

In 2012, Christian Walker helped the South Carolina Gamecocks reach the College World Series, where they lost to the Arizona Wildcats. He also finished tied with Dustin Ackley for most career hits in the College World Series.

2012: Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles

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

2012: MLB Draft and College World Series Runner-Up

In 2012, Christian Walker was selected in the fourth round of the MLB draft by the Baltimore Orioles and was a runner-up in the College World Series.

2013: Chris Davis connects for 53 home runs

In 2013, Chris Davis, who had connected for 53 home runs occupied the top of the franchise's depth chart at first base.

2013: Promotions in Minor League Baseball

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

September 17, 2014: Called up to the Orioles and MLB Debut

On September 17, 2014, Christian Walker was called up to the Orioles from the Triple-A Norfolk Tides and made his major league debut, hitting a double for his first major league hit against 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: Starts the year with Bowie

In 2014, Christian Walker started the year back with Bowie.

2015: Chris Davis connects for 47 home runs

In 2015, Chris Davis, who had connected for 47 home runs occupied the top of the franchise's depth chart at first base.

2015: Limited Appearances for the Orioles

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

2016: Spends Year with Norfolk Tides

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 by the Orioles

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

March 6, 2017: Claimed off Waivers by the Reds

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

March 28, 2017: Waived by the Reds and Claimed by the Diamondbacks

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

2018: Limited Play with the Diamondbacks

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

2019: Regular First Baseman for the Diamondbacks

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

2019: First Full Major League Season

In 2019, Christian Walker played his first full major league season with career highs in home runs and RBI. He also had the best Defensive Runs Saved rating in the National League among first basemen.

2020: Pandemic-Shortened Season

In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Christian Walker played in 57 of 60 possible games for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2021: Walker's 2021 Season

In 2021, Christian Walker made 115 appearances for Arizona.

2022: Gold Glove Award

In 2022, Christian Walker played in 160 games and hit a career-high 36 home runs with 94 RBI. Following the season, he won his first career Gold Glove Award.