The fact that Christian Walker is on any Top 50 MLB baseball list at all is incredible, considering how he bounced from organization to organization, playing only 13 Games in the Majors before he was released in 2017. The Diamondbacks signed Walker, and it proved to be one of the most pleasant surprises in franchise history.
The First Baseman played a handful of games in 2017 for the D-Backs, a few more the year after, but he broke out in 2019 with 29 Home Runs and 137 Hits, and he played well during the COVID-shortened 2020, but missed a section of 2021 due to injury.
Walker returned to form in 2022, blasting 36 Home Runs with 94 RBIs and a Gold Glove for his defensive work. He was slightly better in 2023, winning a second Gold Glove with 33 Home Runs and 103 RBIs, and a career-high OPS of .830. His work also played a vital role in Arizona's National League pennant. In 2024, Walker had another solid year with 26 Home Runs and 84 RBIs, while adding a third Gold Glove.
It was a great story for Walker, who, based on his early 20s, was never expected to have over 100 career dingers in the Majors, but he left the Diamondbacks in free agency for Houston.
He compiled 716 Hits and 146 Home Runs with Arizona.
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