Greg Walker
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1990)
Greg Walker was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1990 for the Chicago White Sox and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 9 seasons. In 855 career games, he hit .260 with 746 hits, 113 home runs, and 444 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 4,287.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-09-18
- Last Game
- 1990-07-01
Full name: Gregory Lee Walker
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 855 | 2,864 | 368 | 746 | 164 | 19 | 113 | 444 | 19 | 268 | 520 | .260 | .326 | .449 | .775 | 4,287 |
Career AVG .260 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .326 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .449 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +15.5% above league average.
Career OPS .775 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CHA | AL | 11 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .412 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CHA | AL | 118 | 307 | 32 | 83 | 16 | 3 | 10 | 55 | 2 | 28 | 57 | .270 | .260 (+4%) | .324 (+2%) | .389 (+13%) | .714 (+8%) | 436.4 |
| 1984 | CHA | AL | 136 | 442 | 62 | 130 | 29 | 2 | 24 | 75 | 8 | 35 | 66 | .294 | .259 (+13%) | .322 (+7%) | .384 (+38%) | .707 (+24%) | 1939.4 |
| 1985 | CHA | AL | 163 | 601 | 77 | 155 | 38 | 4 | 24 | 92 | 5 | 44 | 100 | .258 | .257 (avg) | .323 (-4%) | .390 (+16%) | .714 (+7%) | 642.4 |
| 1986 | CHA | AL | 78 | 282 | 37 | 78 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 51 | 1 | 29 | 44 | .277 | .257 (+7%) | .325 (+6%) | .395 (+25%) | .720 (+16%) | 772.0 |
| 1987 | CHA | AL | 157 | 566 | 85 | 145 | 33 | 2 | 27 | 94 | 2 | 75 | 112 | .256 | .262 (-3%) | .331 (+4%) | .415 (+12%) | .746 (+9%) | 1060.2 |
| 1988 | CHA | AL | 99 | 377 | 45 | 93 | 22 | 1 | 8 | 42 | 0 | 29 | 77 | .247 | .254 (-3%) | .317 (-4%) | .377 (-1%) | .695 (-3%) | -169.2 |
| 1989 | CHA | AL | 77 | 233 | 25 | 49 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 0 | 23 | 50 | .210 | .254 (-17%) | .319 (-10%) | .375 (-11%) | .694 (-11%) | -394.3 |
| 1990 | CHA | AL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 14 | 34 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | .147 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 855 | 2,864 | 368 | 746 | 164 | 19 | 113 | 444 | 19 | 268 | 520 | .260 | — | — | — | — | 4,287 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (855 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 424 | 1401 | 191 | 367 | 56 | 225 | .262 |
| Away | 431 | 1463 | 177 | 379 | 57 | 219 | .259 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-01 | BAL | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-06-26 | BAL | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-06-23 | BAL | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-06-22 | BAL | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-06-19 | BAL | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-06-18 | BAL | BOS | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-06-17 | BAL | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-06-16 | BAL | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-06-15 | BAL | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-06-14 | BAL | MIL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | CHA | 1B | 59 | 57 | 426 | 19 | 7 | 40 |
| 1984 | CHA | 1B | 101 | 96 | 791 | 51 | 4 | 66 |
| 1985 | CHA | 1B | 151 | 146 | 1217 | 97 | 8 | 116 |
| 1986 | CHA | 1B | 77 | 74 | 670 | 57 | 5 | 57 |
| 1987 | CHA | 1B | 154 | 150 | 1402 | 80 | 9 | 135 |
| 1988 | CHA | 1B | 98 | 98 | 935 | 41 | 7 | 93 |
| 1989 | CHA | 1B | 48 | 46 | 373 | 17 | 5 | 38 |
| 1990 | CHA | 1B | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 692 |
| Designated Hitter | 93 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Player of the Month | September |
| 1984 | Player of the Week | Week of 1984-09-07 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CHA | AL | $718,810 |
| 1988 | CHA | AL | $730,000 |
| 1987 | CHA | AL | $500,000 |
| 1986 | CHA | AL | $400,000 |
| 1985 | CHA | AL | $195,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,543,810 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Greg Walker (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Greg Walker
- What years did Greg Walker play?
- Greg Walker played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1990.
- Was Greg Walker a pitcher?
- No. Greg Walker was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Greg Walker hit?
- Greg Walker hit 113 career home runs with 746 hits.
- What was Greg Walker's career batting average?
- Greg Walker batted .260 over his career, with 746 hits in 2,864 at bats.
- How many RBI did Greg Walker have?
- Greg Walker drove in 444 runs in his career.
- Is Greg Walker in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Greg Walker has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.