Kevin Walker, baseball player, 2000-2005

Kevin Walker

Born: 9/20/1976 in Irving, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-04-14 | Final Game: 2005-07-09

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Kevin Michael Walker

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Biography

Kevin Walker, born in 1976, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2000 to 2005. He made his Major League Baseball debut with a promise of versatility and tenacity that resonated with fans and teammates alike. Over the course of his career, Walker compiled a record of 7-3, showcasing his ability to perform effectively on the mound. He finished his time in the majors with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76 and recorded a total of 95 strikeouts, highlighting his capacity to challenge hitters and contribute to his team's pitching staff. Walker played during a competitive era marked by offensive prowess and evolving pitching strategies. Despite not recording any saves during his career, he remained a reliable option for teams needing a solid performance in various roles. His journey through the league reflected the experiences of many pitchers of his time who sought to adapt to the changing dynamics of Major League Baseball. Following his retirement on July 9, 2005, Walker's contributions to the game continued to be appreciated by baseball historians and enthusiasts who recognize the challenges and achievements of players from the early 2000s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 3 122 0 0 0 0 102.0 84 54 10 63 95 4.76 0

Career ERA 4.76 vs. league average 4.44 across their career seasons — 7.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2000 SDP NL 7 1 70 0 0 0 0 66.7 49 31 38 56 4.18 4.77 (+12%) -
2001 SDP NL 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 12.0 5 4 8 17 3.00 4.42 (+32%) -
2002 SDP NL 0 1 11 0 0 0 0 8.0 12 5 5 11 5.62 — -
2003 SDP NL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 6.7 5 4 5 5 5.40 — -
2004 SFG NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 1.7 3 3 2 1 16.20 — -
2005 CHW AL 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 7.0 10 7 5 5 9.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
122 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 34.2% below 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
2000 SDP NL 70 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2001 SDP NL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 SDP NL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 SDP NL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 SFG NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 CHW AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 122 0 2 17 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 SDN P 70 0 2 8 0 0
2001 SDN P 16 0 0 1 0 0
2002 SDN P 11 0 0 5 0 0
2003 SDN P 11 0 0 2 0 0
2004 SFN P 5 0 0 0 0 0
2005 CHA P 9 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 122

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 SFN NL $450,000
2003 SDN NL $450,000
2002 SDN NL $267,000
2001 SDN NL $255,000
Total Career Earnings $1,422,000