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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | KCR | AL | 3 | 3 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.0 | 46 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 5.44 | - |
| 1998 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 30 | 19 | 3 | 15 | 9.87 | - |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 43.7 | 32 | 18 | 9 | 40 | 3.71 | -467.5 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | 4 | 3 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 65.0 | 61 | 24 | 17 | 45 | 3.32 | 125.0 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 3 | 4 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 64.7 | 69 | 23 | 12 | 53 | 3.20 | 1381.4 |
| 2005 | DET | AL | 4 | 3 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.7 | 49 | 20 | 13 | 30 | 3.70 | 299.3 |
| 2006 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 47 | 15 | 8 | 37 | 2.81 | 309.1 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 3 | 2 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 61.3 | 57 | 22 | 17 | 41 | 3.23 | 573.5 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 1 | 3 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 53 | 29 | 11 | 24 | 6.87 | -2487.1 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 5.11 | -874.6 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | KCR | AL | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | KCR | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | DET | AL | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | DET | AL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | KCA | P | 50 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | KCA | P | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | DET | P | 57 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | DET | P | 78 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | DET | P | 70 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | DET | P | 66 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | DET | P | 56 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | BAL | P | 81 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | BAL | P | 59 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | BAL | P | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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 |