Neil Walker
American baseball player, All-Star selection
Born
September 10th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional baseball player participated in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as a second baseman. Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, and Philadelphia Phillies. Achieved an All-Star selection in 2014 while with the Pirates, showcasing significant performance during that season. Known for solid hitting skills and defensive capabilities, contributed to team efforts in achieving playoff berths.
Selected as an All-Star in 2014
Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Participated in MLB from 2009 to 2019
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