Adam Brett Walker 2012 Draft Profile

By
Matt Grabusky
– February 6, 2012Posted in: Profiles

Player:  Adam Brett Walker
Position:  OF/!B
School:  Jacksonville University
Date Of Birth:  10/18/1991
Height/Weight:  6’5/225
Bats/Throws:  R/R
Class Of:  2013
Previously Drafted:  NA

  
Scouting Report:
 
Adam Brett Walker is one of the top power hitters eligible for the 2012 MLB draft.  He has legitimate power to all fields.  He has a long swing that makes him prone to strikeouts, but is also willing to take a walk.  Due to his size, Walker’s future will be at first base.
Walker’s father, Adam, played football professionally for the Minnesota Vikings in 1987.

Awards/Achievements:

  • 2011 Dick Howser Trophy Semi-Finalist
  • 2011 Golden Spikes Award Semi-Finalist
  • 2011 Perfect Game 1st Team All-American
  • 2011 Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Year
  • 2011 Baseball America 2nd Team All-American
  • 2011 NCBWA 2nd Team All-American
  • 2011 Louisville Slugger 2nd Team All-American
  • 2010 Named Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League’s Top Prospct by Baseball America
  • 2010 All-Atlantic Sun 2nd Team
  • 2010 Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team
  • 2010 Louisville Slugger 1st Team Freshman All-American
  • 2010 NCBWA 1st Team Freshman All-American
  • 2010 NCBWA A

Quotes:

  • Jacksonville coach Terry Alexander-  “He is the type of guy who doesn’t just rely on his talent; he works hard to improve in every area of his game. Adam is only going to get better and better as he gets older and I can’t wait to see where his talents eventually take him.”

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Statistics:

YR LG AB H 2B 3B HR BB SO SB CS BA OBP SLG
2010 NCAA 192 60 14 0 16 24 64 7 0 .312 .400 1.035
2011 NCAA 242 99 23 2 13 35 63 14 0 .409 .486 1.168
2012 NCAA                        
2011 GLSCL 131 45 9 3 8 20 32 6 8 .344 .437 1.078
2011 Cape                        
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