Christian Walker

#53, 1B,

AVG

.251

RBI

Bio

Height/Weight: 6' 0"/208 lbs

Bat: R

Throw: R

Date of birth: Limerick, Pennsylvania

University: South Carolina

Draft: 2012 4th round by the

Associated Press
Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says
Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker and the Houston Astros agreed Friday to a $60 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Houston acquired infielder Isaac Paredes from the Cubs last weekend in the trade that sent outfielder Kyle Tucker to Chicago, and Walker's agreement likely means the Astros plan to start Paredes at third and won't re-sign third baseman Alex Bregman. Walker, who turns 34 during the opening week of the season, hit .251 with 26 homers, 84 RBIs, 55 walks and 133 strikeouts this year.
Yahoo Sports
What does Christian Walker's deal mean for the Astros, the first baseman and the rest of the 1B market?
Walker's contract seemingly closes the door on Alex Bregman's time in Houston and a possible Astros trade for Nolan Arenado.
USA TODAY Sports
Astros get Gold Glove slugger Christian Walker on $60 million contract
Christian Walker gives the Astros a power bat and one of the best defensive players in baseball.

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