Christian Walker is a professional baseball first baseman currently playing for the Houston Astros in MLB. Previously, he played for the Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks. He is renowned for his exceptional defensive skills, earning him three Gold Glove Awards. Walker is considered one of the top defensive first basemen in Major League Baseball.
On March 28, 1991, Christian Dickson Walker was born. He is an American professional baseball first baseman.
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.
In 2010, Christian Walker and the South Carolina Gamecocks won the College World Series.
In 2011, Christian Walker played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
In 2011, Christian Walker won his second consecutive College World Series with the South Carolina Gamecocks.
In 2012, Christian Walker helped the South Carolina Gamecocks reach the College World Series, where they lost to the Arizona Wildcats.
In 2012, Christian Walker was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the fourth round of the Major League Baseball draft and debuted for the Aberdeen IronBirds.
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.
On September 17, 2014, Christian Walker was called up to the Orioles and made his major league debut, hitting a double off J. A. Happ for his first major league hit.
Christian Walker started 2014 back with Bowie Baysox.
In 2014, Christian Walker made his MLB debut with the Baltimore Orioles.
In 2015, Christian Walker played in 7 games for the Orioles, going 1-for-9 with 3 walks.
In 2016, Christian Walker did not appear for the Orioles, instead spending the year with the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.
On February 21, 2017, Christian Walker was designated for assignment by the Orioles following the acquisition of Richard Bleier.
On March 6, 2017, Christian Walker was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.
On March 28, 2017, Christian Walker was waived by the Reds and claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
In 2017, Christian Walker was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Following the 2018 season, Christian Walker became the Diamondbacks' regular first baseman after Paul Goldschmidt was traded.
In 2018, Christian Walker played in 37 games for Arizona, hitting .163/.226/.388 with three home runs, six RBI, and one stolen base.
In 2019, Christian Walker made 152 appearances for the Diamondbacks, batting .259/.348/.476 with career-highs in home runs (29) and RBI (73).
During the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Christian Walker played in 57 of 60 possible games and slashed .271/.333/.459 with seven home runs and 34 RBI for the Diamondbacks.
In 2021, Christian Walker made 115 appearances for Arizona, batting .244/.315/.382 with 10 home runs and 46 RBI.
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.
On January 13, 2023, Christian Walker agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million contract with the Diamondbacks, avoiding salary arbitration.
In 2023, Christian Walker helped the Diamondbacks win the National League pennant.
On December 23, 2024, Christian Walker signed a three-year, $60 million contract with the Houston Astros.
After becoming a free agent following the 2024 season, Christian Walker signed a three-year deal with the Houston Astros.
In 2024, Christian Walker played in 130 games for the Diamondbacks, batting .251/.335/.468 with 26 home runs and 84 RBI. He won the Gold Glove Award for the third straight year.
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