Tyler Walker
Born: 5/15/1976 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-07-02 | Final Game: 2010-06-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 260 lbs
Full name: Tyler Lanier Walker
Biography
Tyler Walker, born in 1976, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 2002 to 2010. He was known for his versatility on the mound, contributing both as a starter and a reliever throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Walker finished his career with a record of 23-18, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.23, and recorded 243 strikeouts. His ability to close games was highlighted by his 34 saves, showcasing his effectiveness in high-pressure situations.
Playing during a period marked by the increasing prominence of relief pitchers and the evolution of the game into a more offense-driven spectacle, Walker represented a reliable option for his teams. His career unfolded in an era where pitchers faced challenges from increasingly powerful lineups, yet he managed to carve out a niche with his solid performances. Walker's contributions to the game were not just in statistics but also in his role as a competitive and dependable player on the mound.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 18 | 286 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 299.7 | 300 | 141 | 37 | 110 | 243 | 4.23 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5.91 | -650.5 |
| 2004 | SFG | NL | 5 | 1 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 63.7 | 69 | 30 | 24 | 48 | 4.24 | - |
| 2005 | SFG | NL | 6 | 4 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 61.7 | 68 | 29 | 27 | 54 | 4.23 | - |
| 2006 | SFG | NL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 15.19 | - |
| 2006 | TBR | AL | 1 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 20.0 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 4.95 | - |
| 2007 | SFG | NL | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1.26 | - |
| 2008 | SFG | NL | 5 | 8 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.3 | 47 | 27 | 21 | 49 | 4.56 | - |
| 2009 | PHI | NL | 2 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.3 | 31 | 12 | 9 | 27 | 3.06 | 233.5 |
| 2010 | WAS | NL | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.3 | 35 | 14 | 8 | 30 | 3.57 | 160.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 286 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.077 | 0.000 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NYN | NL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | SFG | NL | 52 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SFG | NL | 67 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SFG | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TBR | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | SFG | NL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SFG | NL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | PHI | NL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | WAS | NL | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 286 | 1 | 14 | 29 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NYN | P | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | SFN | P | 52 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | SFN | P | 67 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | SFN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | TBA | P | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | SFN | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | SFN | P | 65 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | PHI | P | 32 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | WAS | P | 24 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 286 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | WAS | NL | $650,000 |
| 2008 | SFN | NL | $750,000 |
| 2006 | SFN | NL | $387,000 |
| 2005 | SFN | NL | $326,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,113,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Berkeley | Berkeley | CA | 1995, 1996, 1997 |