Christian Walker

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Christian Dickson Walker (born March 28, 1991) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks. Considered one of the best defensive first basemen in the majors, Walker is a three-time Gold Glove Award winner. Walker played college baseball for the South Carolina Gamecocks and won the College World Series in both 2010 and 2011, and were runners-up in 2012. Selected in the fourth round of the 2012 MLB draft by the Orioles, Walker made his MLB debut with the team in 2014. However, Walker was designated for assignment four times thereafter prior to becoming the Diamondbacks' regular first baseman in 2019. In 2023, he helped lead the Diamondbacks to win their second National League pennant. After becoming a free agent following the 2024 season, he signed a three-year deal with the Astros.