Taijuan Walker is a Major League Baseball pitcher currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies. He debuted in the MLB in 2013 and has also played for the Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays, and New York Mets. Walker was an MLB All-Star in 2021. He has also represented the Mexico national baseball team in international competition.
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-1. The game featured Antonio Senzatela facing off against Taijuan Walker. Predictions and odds were discussed. Taijuan Walker's performance was a key point of analysis.
On August 13, 1992, Taijuan Emmanuel Walker was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.
In 2010, the Seattle Mariners selected Taijuan Walker in the first round, with the 43rd overall pick, of the MLB draft. Walker and the Mariners agreed to a deal that included an $800,000 signing bonus.
In 2011, Taijuan Walker was listed as one of the Seattle Mariners' top 10 prospects, ranked fourth according to Baseball America.
Prior to the 2012 season, Taijuan Walker was ranked the second best prospect in the Mariners organization and the 20th best overall. Walker was selected to play in the 2012 All-Star Futures Game.
On August 30, 2013, after pitching for the Tacoma Rainiers, the Mariners promoted Taijuan Walker. He pitched 5 innings against the Houston Astros, yielding just 2 hits and striking out 2.
In September 2013, Taijuan Walker was called up when rosters expanded. He started 3 games, finishing the season with a 3.60 ERA in 15 innings.
In 2013, Taijuan Walker made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.
On September 24, 2014, Taijuan Walker pitched his first MLB complete game, allowing one run in a 1–0 loss against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.
During the 2015 season, Taijuan Walker began as a member of the Mariners' starting rotation. He struggled initially but then won five straight starts in June and July. On July 31, he threw a complete game one-hitter against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field, winning 6–1 and striking out 11. He finished the 2015 season with an 11–8 record and a 4.56 ERA in 29 starts.
On August 8, 2016, Taijuan Walker was optioned to AAA.
On September 13, 2016, Taijuan Walker pitched his first career complete-game shutout in an 8–0 Mariners win over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, allowing no walks and three hits while striking out eleven batters.
On November 23, 2016, the Mariners traded Taijuan Walker and Ketel Marte to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Jean Segura, Mitch Haniger, and Zac Curtis.
In 2017, Taijuan Walker's first season in Arizona, he made 28 starts, pitching to a 9–9 record in 157 innings.
On April 15, 2018, Taijuan Walker was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to right forearm tightness.
Following Tommy John surgery, Taijuan Walker appeared in one game for the Diamondbacks during the 2019 season. On December 2, Walker was non-tendered by Arizona and became a free agent.
On February 4, 2020, Taijuan Walker worked out for 20 scouts from major league teams.
On August 27, 2020, the Mariners traded Taijuan Walker to the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
On August 29, 2020, Taijuan Walker made his Blue Jays debut against the Baltimore Orioles, throwing six scoreless innings and allowing four hits.
In early November 2020, Taijuan Walker and his wife, Heather Restrepo, welcomed their second son.
On February 20, 2021, Taijuan Walker agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract with the New York Mets, including a player option for the 2023 season.
In 2021, Taijuan Walker was selected as an All-Star in Major League Baseball (MLB).
On November 7, 2022, Taijuan Walker opted out of his contract with the Mets for the 2023 season and elected free agency.
On December 16, 2022, Taijuan Walker signed a four-year, $72 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.
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