LARRY
WALKER
OF
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
235 lbs
Bats/Throws
L /
R
Experience
17
years
Debut
Aug 16, 1989
Born
Dec 1, 1966
(57 yrs)
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Hometown
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Signed
Signed by Montreal in 1984.
Season Stats
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| GP Games Played
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AB At Bats
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R Runs
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H Hits
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2B Doubles
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3B Triples
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HR Home Runs
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RBI Runs Batted In
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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SB Stolen Bases
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CS Caught Stealing
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AVG Batting Average
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OBP On-Base Percentage
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SLG Slugging Percentage
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OPS On-Base Plus Slugging
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2005-11-10 |
St. Louis Cardinals declined their contract option for next season.
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| 2005-10-20 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2005-09-27 |
Missed 4 games (neck injury).
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| 2005-09-25 |
Neck injury, day-to-day.
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| 2005-08-20 |
Missed 20 games (neck injury).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NL | Most Valuable Player Award Most Valuable Player Award | 1997 |
| NL | Silver Slugger Silver Slugger | 1999, 1997, 1992 |
| NL | Rawlings Gold Glove Award Rawlings Gold Glove Award | 2002, 2001, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1993, 1992 |
| NL | Players Choice Awards - Outstanding Player Outstanding Player | 1997 |
| MLB | Named to the All-Star Game Named to the All-Star Game | 2001, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1992 |
| American Association (AAA) | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 1989, 1987, 1986, 1986 |
Scouting Report
Was a tremendously powerful hitter to all fields, with patience and incomparable base-running skills. Produced with authority in every possible situation. Was one of the best defensive outfielders in the game. Could freeze base-runners with his rifle arm. Injuries. Oh, those injuries. It could his excellent career short, and it led to fewer stolen bases and a noticeable loss of first-step quickness later on in his career. Also, he had a tendency to chase bad pitches from time to time. Was too aggressive at times.
Long Range Potential: The greatest Canadian hitter of all time.
