Jeremy Walker (baseball)

Jeremy Price Walker (born June 12, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. Walker was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 5th round of the 2016 MLB draft. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Braves, with whom he made his MLB debut in 2019.

Jeremy Walker
Philadelphia Phillies
Pitcher
Born: (1995-06-12) June 12, 1995
Advance, North Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 26, 2019, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
(through 2019 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average1.93
Strikeouts6
Teams

Career

Atlanta Braves

Walker attended Calvary Baptist Day School (2010-12) Winston-Salem, North Carolina[1] and Davie County High School (2013) Mocksville, North Carolina. He attended Gardner–Webb University and played college baseball for the Runnin' Bulldogs for three years.[2] Walker was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 5th round, with the 139th overall selection, of the 2016 MLB draft.[3][4]

In 2016, Walker played for the Danville Braves, going 3–3 with a 3.18 ERA in 39+2⁄3 innings.[5] He spent the 2017 season with the Rome Braves, going 7–11 with a 3.97 ERA in 138 innings.[5] He split the 2018 season between the Florida Fire Frogs and the Gwinnett Stripers, combining to go 6–11 with a 3.84 ERA in 143 innings.[5] He opened the 2019 season with the Mississippi Braves and was named to the Southern League All-Star team.[6] He was promoted to Gwinnett on July 5.[5]

On July 24, 2019, the Braves selected Walker's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.[7][8] He made his MLB debut two days later on July 26 against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing one hit in one scoreless inning.[9] On February 12, 2021, Walker was released following the waiver claim of Travis Demeritte.[10]

San Francisco Giants

On February 24, 2021, Walker signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization.[11][12] He did not appear in a game for the Giants organization in 2021. Walker began the 2022 season with the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, and also pitched in one game for the Single–A San Jose Giants. In 28 games for Sacramento, he struggled to a 6.88 ERA with 38 strikeouts in 35+1⁄3 innings pitched.[13]

Tampa Bay Rays

On August 1, 2022, the Giants traded Walker to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Ford Proctor.[14] In 17 games for the Triple–A Durham Bulls, Walker recorded a 5.91 ERA with 14 strikeouts across 21+1⁄3 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.[15]

Philadelphia Phillies

On December 8, 2022, Walker announced on Instagram that he had signed a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.[16] The minor-league contract included an invite to spring training.[17] On January 24, 2023, he was assigned to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the organization's Triple–A affiliate.[17]

References
  1. Kegan Lowe (June 22, 2016). "Walker happy to join Braves organization". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  2. "Standout Jeremy Walker drafted bu Atlanta Braves in fifth round of 2016 MLB draft". gwusports.com. Gardner–Webb University Baseball. June 10, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  3. Gaurav Vedak (June 10, 2016). "2016 MLB Draft: Braves select Jeremy Walker with the 139th pick". Talking Chop. SB Nation. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  4. Brian Pitts (June 16, 2016). "Walker signs with Braves". The Davie County Enterprise-Record. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  5. "Jeremy Walker Player Page". MLB.com. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  6. Brian Pitts (June 14, 2019). "Jeremy Walker an all-star for AA Braves". The Davie County Enterprise-Record. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  7. Jeff Todd (July 24, 2019). "Braves To Select Contract Of Jeremy Walker". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  8. Dillon Cloud (July 24, 2019). "Braves select Jeremy Walker, option Wes Parsons". Talking Chop. SB Nation. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  9. Gabriel Burns (July 26, 2019). "Braves' win over Phillies is a footnote as injuries loom". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  10. "Braves Claim Travis Demeritte from Tigers".
  11. "SF Giants Sign RHP Jeremy Walker to MiLB Deal". Around the Foghorn. February 24, 2021.
  12. "Giants Sign Jeremy Walker". MLB Trade Rumors.
  13. "Jeremy Walker - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  14. The Rays have acquired minor league RH Jeremy Walker from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for C/INF Ford Proctor. Following the trade, the Rays 40-man roster stands at 39 players.
  15. "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  16. "Jeremy Walker on Instagram: "Go Phillies! Thankful for Jesus and for Him directing the next step of my baseball journey. Proverbs 3:5-6"". Instagram.
  17. "Jeremy Walker Stats, Fantasy, & News". MiLB.
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