Christian Walker
Baseball player for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Born
March 28th, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player, recognized for contributions as a first baseman. Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2012, played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Achieved notable success in 2021, including a significant performance as a power hitter.
Played for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Achieved a .344 on-base percentage in 2021
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