Jeremy Walker (baseball)
Jeremy Walker | |
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Atlanta Braves – No. 63 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Advance, North Carolina | June 12, 1995|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
July 26, 2019, for the Atlanta Braves | |
MLB statistics (through 2019 season) | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 1.93 |
Strikeouts | 6 |
Teams | |
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Jeremy Price Walker (born June 12, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Career
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]
References
- ^ Kegan Lowe (June 22, 2016). "Walker happy to join Braves organization". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Gaurav Vedak (June 10, 2016). "2016 MLB Draft: Braves select Jeremy Walker with the 139th pick". Talking Chop. SB Nation. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ^ Brian Pitts (June 16, 2016). "Walker signs with Braves". The Davie County Enterprise-Record. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Jeremy Walker Player Page". MLB.com. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ^ Brian Pitts (June 14, 2019). "Jeremy Walker an all-star for AA Braves". The Davie County Enterprise-Record. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ^ Jeff Todd (July 24, 2019). "Braves To Select Contract Of Jeremy Walker". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ^ Dillon Cloud (July 24, 2019). "Braves select Jeremy Walker, option Wes Parsons". Talking Chop. SB Nation. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ^ Gabriel Burns (July 26, 2019). "Braves' win over Phillies is a footnote as injuries loom". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs bio
- 1995 births
- Living people
- People from Davie County, North Carolina
- Baseball players from North Carolina
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Atlanta Braves players
- Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs baseball players
- Danville Braves players
- Rome Braves players
- Florida Fire Frogs players
- Mississippi Braves players
- Gwinnett Stripers players
- Peoria Javelinas players