After the season he had in 2021, it could have been an easy decision for the Arizona Diamondbacks to move on from Christian Walker. Walker originally came to Arizona as a waiver pickup after three teams (Orioles, Braves, Reds) designated him for assignment in the 2016-17 off-season. After toiling in the minors for a couple years, he got his opportunity to earn the everyday first baseman job in the 2019 season after Paul Goldschmidt was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals. Finally given the chance to be an everyday player, Walker put up a .259/.348/.476 season with 29 homers, 110 wRC+, and 2.
Christian Walker is primed to have the best season of his career in 2022
