The post Christian Walker back in Astros lineup after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints. After he was hit in the hands with a pitch after a check-swing against the Athletics, fans were ...

Houston first baseman Christian Walker was hit by a pitch on his right hand during Wednesday's home game, and X-rays came back negative, manager Joe Espada said after the Astros' 5-3 win over the ...

The post Astros’ Christian Walker suffers injury scare vs. Athletics appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Houston Astros are attempting to reach first place in the AL West, and a win over the ...

Prior to the three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays, Walker was batting .156 through his first 87 plate appearances with the Astros, compiling an OPS of .586. That's unusual for a guy ...

Walker starred at Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School in Norristown, Pa. As a senior, he competed in a prep home run derby at Tropicana Field that also featured Bryce Harper.

Walker, who turns 34 on March 28, batted .251 with a .335 on-base percentage, 26 homers and 84 RBI in 130 games for Arizona last season.

Christian Walker's contract with the Houston Astros is worth $60 million over three years, averaging $20 million per year. Based on this salary, he earns approximately $38.05 per minute.

Walker posted an OPS-plus from 121 to 125 in each of those seasons with totals of 36, 33 and 26 home runs. He hit the latter total in 130 games this year around missing a month with an oblique injury.

Walker is enticed by Houston's barbecue. The Astros are enticed by Walker's bat. The soon-to-be 34-year-old combined to smack 95 home runs across the last three seasons, posting an OPS+ 23 percent ...

Veteran first baseman Christian Walker has agreed to terms with the Houston Astros on a free-agent contract, Jim Bowden of CBS Sports HQ reported Friday. It's a three-year deal worth $60 million ...

Free agent first baseman Christian Walker wants a four-year deal. Teams have topped out at three-year offers so far. More at MLB Trade Rumors.