Neil Walker
Born: 9/10/1985 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 2009-09-01 | Final Game: 2020-09-08
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 214 lbs
Full name: Neil Martin Walker
Biography
Neil Walker, born in 1985, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a notable career spanning from 2009 to 2020. Primarily a position player, Walker played a total of 1,306 games over his career, during which he established himself as a consistent contributor to his teams' offenses. He recorded 1,224 hits, demonstrating his ability to make contact and get on base, while also showcasing power with 149 home runs and 609 runs batted in. His career batting average of .267 reflected his solid offensive capabilities, and he added a dimension of speed with 32 stolen bases.
Walker emerged in the league during an era that increasingly emphasized offensive production and versatility. His ability to play multiple infield positions allowed him to adapt to various roles within different lineups, making him a valuable asset to teams such as the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets, and Milwaukee Brewers. Over the course of his career, he became known for his strong work ethic and leadership qualities, earning respect from teammates and coaches alike. Walker's contributions to the game extended beyond statistics, as he represented a generation of players who balanced power and contact hitting in a rapidly evolving sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1306 | 4583 | 611 | 1224 | 238 | 22 | 149 | 609 | 32 | 460 | 931 | 0.267 | 0.338 | 0.426 | 0.764 | 5477.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 17 | 36 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | PIT | NL | 110 | 426 | 57 | 126 | 29 | 3 | 12 | 66 | 2 | 34 | 83 | 0.296 | 876.4 |
| 2011 | PIT | NL | 159 | 596 | 76 | 163 | 36 | 4 | 12 | 83 | 9 | 54 | 112 | 0.273 | 342.7 |
| 2012 | PIT | NL | 129 | 472 | 62 | 132 | 27 | 0 | 14 | 69 | 7 | 47 | 104 | 0.280 | 574.3 |
| 2013 | PIT | NL | 133 | 478 | 62 | 120 | 24 | 4 | 16 | 53 | 1 | 50 | 85 | 0.251 | 676.2 |
| 2014 | PIT | NL | 137 | 512 | 74 | 139 | 25 | 3 | 23 | 76 | 2 | 45 | 88 | 0.271 | 1573.2 |
| 2015 | PIT | NL | 151 | 543 | 69 | 146 | 32 | 3 | 16 | 71 | 4 | 44 | 110 | 0.269 | 483.1 |
| 2016 | NYN | NL | 113 | 412 | 57 | 116 | 9 | 1 | 23 | 55 | 3 | 42 | 84 | 0.282 | 955.6 |
| 2017 | MIL | NL | 38 | 120 | 19 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 28 | 30 | 0.267 | 385.0 |
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 73 | 265 | 40 | 70 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 36 | 0 | 27 | 47 | 0.264 | 385.0 |
| 2018 | NYY | AL | 113 | 347 | 48 | 76 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 46 | 0 | 42 | 87 | 0.219 | -532.7 |
| 2019 | MIA | NL | 115 | 337 | 37 | 88 | 19 | 1 | 8 | 38 | 3 | 42 | 77 | 0.261 | -70.8 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 18 | 39 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 35 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0.086 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALDS1 | NYA | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 |
| 2018 | ALWC | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | NLWC | PIT | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2014 | NLWC | PIT | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2013 | NLDS1 | PIT | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.000 |
| 2013 | NLWC | PIT | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 131 | 104 | 808 | 60 | 4 | 72 |
| 2B | 1050 | 1005 | 1895 | 2796 | 56 | 653 |
| 3B | 72 | 55 | 40 | 86 | 4 | 5 |
| OF | 17 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | PIT | 3B | 9 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | PIT | 2B | 105 | 104 | 222 | 234 | 7 | 62 |
| 2010 | PIT | 3B | 6 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | PIT | 2B | 159 | 155 | 333 | 442 | 6 | 108 |
| 2012 | PIT | 2B | 125 | 124 | 234 | 361 | 9 | 76 |
| 2013 | PIT | 2B | 132 | 125 | 256 | 397 | 7 | 88 |
| 2014 | PIT | 2B | 135 | 132 | 251 | 374 | 5 | 87 |
| 2015 | PIT | 2B | 146 | 135 | 236 | 418 | 7 | 103 |
| 2016 | NYN | 2B | 111 | 110 | 181 | 297 | 7 | 65 |
| 2017 | MIL | 1B | 14 | 7 | 67 | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| 2017 | MIL | 2B | 27 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 1 | 16 |
| 2017 | MIL | 3B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | NYN | 1B | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | NYN | 2B | 68 | 66 | 105 | 152 | 5 | 34 |
| 2017 | NYN | 3B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | NYA | 1B | 42 | 34 | 271 | 19 | 1 | 17 |
| 2018 | NYA | 2B | 32 | 27 | 36 | 65 | 2 | 13 |
| 2018 | NYA | 3B | 25 | 17 | 10 | 31 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | NYA | OF | 16 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | MIA | 1B | 69 | 59 | 441 | 34 | 2 | 45 |
| 2019 | MIA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | MIA | 3B | 26 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | PHI | 1B | 3 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | PHI | 2B | 9 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | PHI | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | PHI | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 131 |
| Second Base | 1050 |
| Third Base | 72 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 15 |
| Designated Hitter | 13 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NYN | NL | $10,550,000 |
| 2015 | PIT | NL | $8,000,000 |
| 2014 | PIT | NL | $5,750,000 |
| 2013 | PIT | NL | $3,300,000 |
| 2012 | PIT | NL | $500,000 |
| 2011 | PIT | NL | $437,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $28,537,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 5th | 3.0 | 160 | 0 |