Seven years ago, Christian Walker was bouncing from team to team on waivers during spring training. His big league future appeared tenuous, uncertain, and he considered the idea of playing overseas.

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker, center, poses with his jersey and longtime baseball coach Steve Carcarey, left, Walker’s sister Emily and mother, Julie, and Steve’s wife ...

He is Christian Walker of the Arizona Diamondbacks. He’s the slugger that long has been hidden in obscurity behind greatness, only to emerge as one of the finest all-around first basemen in the ...