Jamie Walker, baseball player, 1997-2009

Jamie Walker

Born: 7/1/1971 in McMinnville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-04-02 | Final Game: 2009-06-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: James Ross Walker

Biography

Jamie Walker, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1997 to 2009. He made his debut in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by offensive prowess, yet he carved out a niche as a reliable left-handed reliever. Over his career, Walker compiled a record of 19-21 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.13, which reflected his ability to effectively navigate challenging matchups against opposing hitters. Walker was known for his durability and versatility on the mound, accumulating 318 strikeouts and securing 12 saves throughout his tenure in the league. He showcased his skills with several teams, contributing to bullpen strength and providing critical innings in high-pressure situations. While his career totals may not place him among the all-time greats, Walker's presence in the game during the late 1990s and early 2000s contributed to the evolving dynamics of pitching, as teams increasingly relied on specialized roles within their bullpens. His journey through the league serves as a testament to the grit and determination required to succeed in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
19 21 545 2 0 0 12 442.0 463 203 73 110 318 4.13 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
545 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2006 WS DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2006 ALCS DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2006 ALDS1 DET 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 5 0 0 4.3 3 2 1 3 4.15

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2006 ALCS DET 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 1 0.00
2006 ALDS1 DET 1 0 3 0 0 3.7 3 2 1 1 4.91
2006 WS DET 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 1 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 545 2 19 51 2 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 545

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 BAL AL $4,500,000
2008 BAL AL $4,500,000
2007 BAL AL $3,000,000
2006 DET AL $1,250,000
2005 DET AL $900,000
2004 DET AL $775,000
2003 DET AL $360,000
1998 KCA AL $205,000
1997 KCA AL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $15,640,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Austin Peay State University Clarksville TN 1990, 1991, 1992