Todd Walker, baseball player, 107 home runs, 1996-2007

Todd Walker

Born: 5/25/1973 in Bakersfield, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-08-30 | Final Game: 2007-05-10

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Todd Arthur Walker

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Biography

Todd Walker, born in 1973, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1996 until his retirement in 2007. Known for his versatility as a position player, Walker played in a total of 1,288 games throughout his career. He recorded 1,316 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .289, complemented by 107 home runs and 545 RBIs. His offensive skills were further highlighted by his ability to steal bases, finishing his career with 66 stolen bases. Walker played during a dynamic era of baseball characterized by a blend of power hitting and skillful contact hitting, which was pivotal as the sport transitioned in the late 1990s and early 2000s. His contributions to various teams, including the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, and Cincinnati Reds, solidified his reputation as a reliable player who could contribute both offensively and defensively. Todd Walker's career reflects the evolving nature of the game during his time, and he remains a respected figure for his achievements on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1288 4554 647 1316 284 30 107 545 66 421 571 0.289 0.348 0.435 0.783 2685.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1996 MIN AL 25 82 8 21 6 0 0 6 2 4 13 0.256 -333.2
1997 MIN AL 52 156 15 37 7 1 3 16 7 11 30 0.237 -462.0
1998 MIN AL 143 528 85 167 41 3 12 62 19 47 65 0.316 1300.7
1999 MIN AL 143 531 62 148 37 4 6 46 18 52 83 0.279 -547.4
2000 COL NL 57 171 28 54 10 4 7 36 4 20 19 0.316 573.2
2000 MIN AL 23 77 14 18 1 0 2 8 3 7 10 0.234 573.2
2001 CIN NL 66 261 41 77 17 0 5 32 0 26 42 0.295 190.6
2001 COL NL 85 290 52 86 18 2 12 43 1 25 40 0.297 190.6
2002 CIN NL 155 612 79 183 42 3 11 64 8 50 81 0.299 645.1
2003 BOS AL 144 587 92 166 38 4 13 85 1 48 54 0.283 -37.6
2004 CHC NL 129 372 60 102 19 4 15 50 0 43 52 0.274 576.9
2005 CHC NL 110 397 50 121 25 3 12 40 1 31 40 0.305 797.6
2006 CHC NL 94 318 38 88 16 1 6 40 0 38 27 0.277 -155.4
2006 SDP NL 44 124 18 35 6 1 3 13 2 17 11 0.282 -155.4
2007 OAK AL 18 48 5 13 1 0 0 4 0 2 4 0.271 -207.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
15 52 9 15 1 1 5 6 1 3 0.288

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2006 NLDS2 SDN 3 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2003 ALCS BOS 7 27 5 10 1 1 2 2 1 2 0.370
2003 ALDS2 BOS 5 16 4 5 0 0 3 4 0 1 0.312

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 59 49 420 33 3 32
2B 1007 962 1771 2586 83 530
3B 83 80 47 133 10 9
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
SS 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 MIN 2B 4 1 5 7 0 1
1996 MIN 3B 20 20 11 32 2 3
1997 MIN 2B 8 6 11 16 1 5
1997 MIN 3B 40 38 24 70 3 4
1998 MIN 2B 140 139 219 363 13 72
1999 MIN 2B 103 99 168 270 7 54
2000 COL 2B 52 46 81 118 5 25
2000 MIN 2B 19 18 34 36 4 12
2001 CIN 2B 65 63 138 168 4 33
2001 CIN SS 1 0 0 1 0 0
2001 COL 2B 77 71 155 198 7 49
2002 CIN 2B 154 150 314 438 8 93
2003 BOS 2B 139 134 235 391 16 78
2004 CHN 1B 5 0 7 1 0 1
2004 CHN 2B 89 88 150 213 7 32
2004 CHN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
2005 CHN 1B 4 3 26 4 0 4
2005 CHN 2B 97 93 164 243 6 44
2006 CHN 1B 37 35 274 19 3 17
2006 CHN 2B 46 41 76 93 4 24
2006 SDN 1B 3 2 26 1 0 0
2006 SDN 2B 14 13 21 32 1 8
2006 SDN 3B 23 22 12 31 5 2
2007 OAK 1B 10 9 87 8 0 10
2007 OAK OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 59
Second Base 1007
Third Base 83
Shortstop 1
Left Field 2
Designated Hitter 51

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1998 Player of the Week Week of 1998-07-25

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 OAK AL $450,000
2006 CHN NL $2,500,000
2005 CHN NL $2,500,000
2004 CHN NL $1,750,000
2003 BOS AL $3,450,000
2002 CIN NL $2,050,000
2001 COL NL $1,050,000
2000 MIN AL $322,500
1999 MIN AL $277,500
1998 MIN AL $175,000
1997 MIN AL $150,000
1996 MIN AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $14,784,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA 1992, 1993, 1994