Adam Walker (baseball)
| Adam Walker | |||
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| Born: October 18, 1991 Milwaukee, Wisconsin | |||
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Adam Brett Walker II (born October 18, 1991) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent.
Career[edit]
College career[edit]
Walker played college baseball at Jacksonville University from 2010 to 2012. During his college career, he had a batting average of .359, an on-base percentage of .441, and a slugging percentage of .635, with 41 home runs and 174 runs batted in (RBIs). In 2011, he was named the Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Year.
Professional career[edit]
Minnesota Twins[edit]
The Minnesota Twins drafted Walker in the third round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his professional debut in 2012 with the Elizabethton Twins of the Rookie-level Appalachian League, hitting .250 with 14 home runs and 45 RBIs in 58 games.
In 2013, Walker played for the Cedar Rapids Kernels of the Class A Midwest League. He played in 129 games, hitting .278 with 27 home runs and 109 RBIs. He was named the Topps Midwest League Player of the Year.
Walker spent 2014 with the Fort Myers Miracle in the Class A-Advanced Florida State League. He played in 132 games, batting .246 with 25 home runs and 94 RBIs.
In 2015, he played for the Chattanooga Lookouts of the Class AA Southern League, appearing in 133 games and hitting .239 with 31 home runs and 106 RBIs. He played in the 2015 Southern League All-Star Game.
In 2016, Walker played for the Rochester Red Wings in the Class AAA International League. He played in 132 games, hitting .243 with 27 home runs and 75 RBIs.
Milwaukee Brewers[edit]
On November 18, 2016, the Milwaukee Brewers claimed Walker off waivers but later placed him on waivers on November 28, 2016.
Baltimore Orioles[edit]
The Baltimore Orioles claimed Walker off waivers on December 2, 2016, but designated him for assignment on January 20, 2017.
Atlanta Braves[edit]
The Atlanta Braves claimed Walker off waivers on January 26, 2017. After passing through waivers, he was outrighted to the Gwinnett Braves in the Class AAA International League. He was released on May 9, 2017.
Cincinnati Reds[edit]
On August 4, 2017, Walker signed a minor-league deal with the Cincinnati Reds and played for the Louisville Bats in the Class AAA International League. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.
Washington Nationals[edit]
On May 23, 2018, the Washington Nationals signed Walker to a minor-league deal. He played for the Harrisburg Senators of the Class AA Eastern League and elected free agency on November 2, 2018.
Personal[edit]
Walker was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His father, Adam Walker, played in the National Football League for the Minnesota Vikings.
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from MLB
- Jacksonville Dolphins bio
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