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.
On March 28, 1991, Christian Dickson Walker was born. He later became a 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 with them.
In 2010, Christian Walker helped the South Carolina Gamecocks win 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 secured his second College World Series victory with the South Carolina Gamecocks.
In 2012, Christian Walker helped the team 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. He then made his professional debut for the Aberdeen IronBirds.
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.
In 2013, Chris Davis had connected for 53 home runs.
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.
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.
In 2014, Christian Walker made his Major League Baseball debut with the Baltimore Orioles.
In 2014, Christian Walker started the season back with the Bowie Baysox.
In 2015, Chris Davis had connected for 47 home runs.
In 2015, Christian Walker played in 7 games for the Orioles.
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 2019, Christian Walker became the regular first baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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.
During the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Christian Walker played in 57 of 60 possible games.
In 2022, Christian Walker achieved a career-high 36 home runs and won his first Gold Glove Award.
On January 13, 2023, Christian Walker agreed to a one-year contract with the Diamondbacks.
On May 31, 2023, Christian Walker hit his 100th career home run.
In 2023, Christian Walker played a key role in leading the Diamondbacks to win their second National League pennant.
On December 23, 2024, Christian Walker signed a three-year contract with the Houston Astros.
Following the 2024 season, Christian Walker became a free agent and subsequently signed a three-year deal with the Houston Astros.
In 2024, Christian Walker played in 130 games for the Diamondbacks and won the Gold Glove Award for the third straight year.
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