Player: Christian Walker
Position: 1B
School: South Carolina
Date of Birth: 3/28/1991
Height/Weight: 6’0/220
Bats/Throws: R/R
Class Of: 2013
Previously Drafted: 2009, 49th Rd, Dodgers
Scouting Report:
South Carolina games were must see in 2011 because of Jackie Bradley Jr. Tuning in to watch the Gamecocks, the first player that jumped out to me was first baseman Christian Walker. Walker’s bat stands out, but he is also a good all around player.
Walker is not just a power hitter, he is a good hitter. He goes to the plate with a good approach, takes pitches, and hits the ball where it is pitched. He has quick hands and is able to turn on inside pitches.
Walker also looks good defensively at first base.
After breaking the hamate bone in his left wrist at the College World Series, Walker was expected to miss the finals against Florida. He was able to deal with the pain and play with the injury, adding toughness to his resume.
Awards/Achievements:
- 2011 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team
- 2011 3rd Team Baseball America All-American
- 2011 2nd Team All-SEC
- 2010 SEC All-Freshman Team
- 2010 Baseball America Freshman All-American
- 2010 CWS All-Tournament Team
Quotes:
- South Carolina 3rd Baseman Adrian Morales- “He’s the Terminator. He’s a robot. He’s one of the best hitters I’ve seen by far.”
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Statistics:
| YR | LG | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | BB | SO | SB | CS | BA | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NCAA | 226 | 74 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 2 | 1 | .327 | .384 | .518 |
| 2011 | NCAA | 241 | 87 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 32 | 26 | 3 | 3 | .361 | .442 | .566 |
| 2012 | NCAA |
