2022 Stats
AVG
.242
HR
36
RBI
94
R
84
SB
2
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Walker parlayed more patience and an increase in fly balls into a 122 wRC+, the highest mark of his career. He swung at fewer pitches in and out of the zone, fueling a career low 19.6% strikeout rate. Walker's fly ball exit velocity increased, supporting a career-high .235 ISO. Unfortunately, his BABIP was adversely affected, falling over 50 points to .248. However, a 10.3% walk rate helped mitigate the damage. There was some luck involved in Walker's uptick, but the new approach should help him maintain more power than previously displayed. Walker's 17 defensive runs saved were by far the most among qualified first basemen which should help him stay on the field in the event he incurs some regression. After dealing with oblique issues last season, Walker missed only two games. He missed only 13 in 2019-2020, so durability is a plus. Walker is in play for those waiting on a first baseman/corner infielder. Read Past Outlooks

Returns in big way
Walker went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Saturday's spring game against the Guardians.
ANALYSIS
This was Walker's first appearance since he was hit by a pitch on the hip Monday. He shook off the downtime early, launching a 1-0 pitch 430 feet to deep left field in the second inning. He walked and stole a base an inning later and nearly missed a second home run on his final at-bat in the fifth.
This was Walker's first appearance since he was hit by a pitch on the hip Monday. He shook off the downtime early, launching a 1-0 pitch 430 feet to deep left field in the second inning. He walked and stole a base an inning later and nearly missed a second home run on his final at-bat in the fifth.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+1%
OPS vs RHP
2022
+7%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .759 | 365 | 9 | 34 | .248 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .768 | 985 | 44 | 140 | .248 | ||||
2022vs Left | .845 | 159 | 7 | 18 | .261 | ||||
2022vs Right | .791 | 508 | 29 | 76 | .236 | ||||
2021vs Left | .659 | 142 | 0 | 9 | .240 | ||||
2021vs Right | .711 | 303 | 10 | 37 | .246 | ||||
2020vs Left | .764 | 64 | 2 | 7 | .236 | ||||
2020vs Right | .805 | 174 | 5 | 27 | .283 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+8%
OPS on Road
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+14%
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Since 2020Home | .735 | 670 | 23 | 89 | .235 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .795 | 685 | 30 | 85 | .261 | ||||
2022Home | .749 | 332 | 15 | 42 | .227 | ||||
2022Away | .856 | 335 | 21 | 52 | .256 | ||||
2021Home | .685 | 209 | 3 | 22 | .234 | ||||
2021Away | .705 | 236 | 7 | 24 | .253 | ||||
2020Home | .777 | 129 | 5 | 25 | .254 | ||||
2020Away | .808 | 114 | 2 | 9 | .290 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Christian Walker compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.53BB Rate
10.3%K Rate
19.6%BABIP
.248ISO
.235AVG
.242OBP
.327SLG
.477OPS
.804wOBA
.349Exit Velocity
90.0 mphHard Hit Rate
38.1%Barrels/PA
7.9%Expected BA
.257Expected SLG
.484Sprint Speed
22.0 ft/secGround Ball %
38.3%Line Drive %
17.4%Fly Ball %
44.2%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Walker's third season as a regular was a disappointment. Two first-half IL stints for a strained right oblique didn't help, but overall Walker's power skills continued a downward trend with a drop in HR/FB, average fly ball distance and average exit velocity. His K%, BB% and BABIP were all within historical range, but the decline in power yielded a .304 wOBA, the second lowest among first baseman with at least 400 PA. As a righthanded batter, it may appear Walker is headed towards the lesser side of a platoon, but he's exhibited reverse splits so there's a better chance he becomes a reserve first baseman and corner outfielder. The freshness of 2019's fun ball breakout could draw interest, unfortunately the underlying metrics indicate it's unwarranted.
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Back in action
Walker (hip) is starting at first base and batting cleanup Saturday against the Guardians.
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Scratched due to bruised hip
Walker was scratched from the Diamondbacks' Cactus League lineup Thursday due to lingering left hip discomfort, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
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Back in lineup Wednesday
Walker (hip) is listed as the Diamondbacks' starting first baseman and cleanup hitter for Wednesday's split-squad Cactus League game against the Giants.
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Tentative for Wednesday
Walker (hip) is penciled in to play in one of Arizona's two Cactus League games Wednesday, Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic reports.
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Removed as precaution
Walker left Monday's game against the Giants after being hit in the left leg by a fastball, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
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