Position: OF
Born: 8/12/90
Ht: 6'3" Wt: 195 B-T: S-R
Acquired: Drafted Supplemental Round in 2011 (47th overall) out of Central Arizona JC
Career Stats
FutureSox Prospect Rankings
- #7 - 2011 Midseason
- #8 - 2012 Preseason
Accolades
- 2012 White Sox Fastest Baserunner (Baseball America)
Scouting report
Walker fits in similarly with the mold of recent high draft picks Jared Mitchell and Trayce Thompson, very athletic, but raw baseball players. Like Mitchell, Walker's best tool is his speed, which has been called plus-plus. The switch hitter has decent gap power, but likely won't be a home run threat. He also draws a decent amount of walks, which makes him a solid potential leadoff candidate. His college red flag was making contact, something that should sound familiar to those who follow White Sox prospects. Walker struck out in 21% of his at-bats this year in JuCo ball, a concerning number considering the competition. With his glove Walker is a bit more well-rounded. His speed allows for him to cover a lot of ground from centerfield and he has a strong enough arm to make him a solid defender.
Major League Outlook: Leadoff hitter
ETA: 2015
