Neil Walker 18 | Second Base
Pittsburgh Pirates
| Fantasy News | |
| Tue. May 21, 2013 |
 Subscribe |
| News: Walker went 1-for-2 and walked three times for the first time in his career Tuesday against the Cubs. | Impact: The second baseman equaled his bases-on-balls total for the month of May (seven games). Walker has slumped since April 24, going 6-for-34, but the improved plate discipline Tuesday could be a portent of good things to come.(RotoWire, ) |
| May 19, 2013 | |
| News: Walker went hitless in three at-bats Sunday and is batting .185 (5-for-27) since coming off the disabled list in early May. | Impact: Walker hasn't complained about any lingering soreness in a hand which required multiple stitches, but the results just aren't there right now. Most likely, the Pirates second baseman is searching for his timing after spending two-plus weeks on the DL.(RotoWire, ) |
| May 19, 2013 | |
| News: Walker is hitting second in Sunday's lineup. | Impact: Walker is getting the bump up in the order with Jose Tabata and Starling Marte sitting Sunday and Garrett Jones manning right field. With Walker hitting just .243 through 103 at-bats this season, the Pirates have only batted him second seven times so far this season.(RotoWire, ) |
| Mon. May 13, 2013 | |
| News: Walker went 0-for-4 in his first game back from a hand injury Monday against Milwaukee. | Impact: Walker batted fifth in the lineup against a righty and hit the ball hard two times, including a flyout to the warning track in center field. The start was his first since April 26.(RotoWire, ) |
| Mon. May 13, 2013 | |
| News: The Pirates activated Walker (hand) from the disabled list Monday. | Impact: Walker is ready to return to the team after missing over two weeks due to a deep cut on his hand. He struggled a bit earlier this season, but with Jordy Mercer heading to Triple-A Indianapolis in the corresponding move, Walker will resume his everyday duties at second base.(RotoWire, ) |
| Sat. May 11, 2013 | |
| News: Walker (hand) will not come off the DL on Sunday. Rather, he's expected to be activated Monday. | Impact: He went 1-for-4 with a double for Double-A Altoona on Thursday but didn't play Friday due to a rainout. Walker hasn't suffered a setback, but the Pirates are juggling their roster over the weekend and will give the second baseman another day at Double-A.(RotoWire, ) |
2013 Season
|
AVG
.228 |
HR
1 |
RBI
11 |
RUNS
11 |
Bio
Ht: 6' 3" Wt: 208 Age: 27
Bats: S Throws: R
Born: 9/10/1985, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
College: None
Debut: 2009
Salary: $3,300,000
Bats: S Throws: R
Born: 9/10/1985, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
College: None
Debut: 2009
Salary: $3,300,000
