Greg Walker

Born: 10/6/1959 in Douglas, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-18 | Final Game: 1990-07-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Gregory Lee Walker

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Biography

Greg Walker, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1982 until his retirement in 1990. Primarily serving as a position player, Walker played a total of 855 games during his career. He recorded 746 hits, showcasing his ability to consistently reach base, and hit 113 home runs, contributing significantly to his teams’ offensive efforts. With 444 runs batted in (RBIs), he demonstrated his capability to drive in runs, and finished his career with a batting average of .26. Additionally, Walker exhibited speed on the bases, accumulating 19 stolen bases. Walker played during an era characterized by a transition in the game, as the 1980s saw the rise of more powerful hitters and a shift towards a more offensive-focused style of play. His contributions on the field were crucial for the teams he represented, and he became known for his solid batting skills and reliable presence in the lineup. After hanging up his cleats on July 1, 1990, Walker left behind a legacy that resonates with baseball enthusiasts, illustrating the evolution of the game during a dynamic period in its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
855	2864	368	746	164	19	113	444	19	268	520	0.260	0.326	0.449	0.775	4199.7

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .449 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +15.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.775 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1982	CHW	AL	11	17	3	7	2	1	2	7	0	2	3	0.412	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	CHW	AL	118	307	32	83	16	3	10	55	2	28	57	0.270	.260 (+4%)	.324 (+2%)	.389 (+13%)	.714 (+8%)	436.4
1984	CHW	AL	136	442	62	130	29	2	24	75	8	35	66	0.294	.259 (+13%)	.322 (+7%)	.384 (+38%)	.707 (+24%)	1939.4
1985	CHW	AL	163	601	77	155	38	4	24	92	5	44	100	0.258	.257 (avg)	.323 (-4%)	.390 (+16%)	.714 (+7%)	642.4
1986	CHW	AL	78	282	37	78	10	6	13	51	1	29	44	0.277	.257 (+7%)	.325 (+6%)	.395 (+25%)	.720 (+16%)	772.0
1987	CHW	AL	157	566	85	145	33	2	27	94	2	75	112	0.256	.262 (-3%)	.331 (+4%)	.415 (+12%)	.746 (+9%)	1060.2
1988	CHW	AL	99	377	45	93	22	1	8	42	0	29	77	0.247	.254 (-3%)	.317 (-4%)	.377 (-1%)	.695 (-3%)	-200.2
1989	CHW	AL	77	233	25	49	14	0	5	26	0	23	50	0.210	.254 (-17%)	.319 (-10%)	.375 (-11%)	.694 (-11%)	-450.5
1990	CHW	AL	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	BAL	AL	14	34	2	5	0	0	0	2	1	3	9	0.147	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1983	ALCS	CHA	2	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	689	668	5828	363	45	547

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1983	CHA	1B	59	57	426	19	7	40
1984	CHA	1B	101	96	791	51	4	66
1985	CHA	1B	151	146	1217	97	8	116
1986	CHA	1B	77	74	670	57	5	57
1987	CHA	1B	154	150	1402	80	9	135
1988	CHA	1B	98	98	935	41	7	93
1989	CHA	1B	48	46	373	17	5	38
1990	CHA	1B	1	1	14	1	0	2