Neil Walker
- January 5, 2024
- Baseball Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Neil Walker |
Occupation | Baseball Player |
Date Of Birth | Sep 10, 1985(1985-09-10) |
Age | 39 |
Birthplace | Pittsburgh |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Pennsylvania |
Horoscope | Virgo |
Neil Walker Biography
Name | Neil Walker |
Birthday | Sep 10 |
Birth Year | 1985 |
Place Of Birth | Pittsburgh |
Home Town | Pennsylvania |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Virgo |
Parents | Tom Walker, Carolyn Walker |
Siblings | Carrie Walker, Sean Walker, Matt Walker |
Spouse | Niki Walker |
Neil Walker is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on September 10, 1985 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Switch-hitting second baseman who debuted for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2009.
As an eight-year-old, he attended the 1994 All-Star game and got Ken Griffey Jr.‘s autograph.
Walker’s father (Luke), a former teammate of Roberto Clemente, reflected about his son’s career when discussing Clemente’s death in 1972. Before taking off on the flight that he would die on, Clemente insisted that Walker’s father not join him on his humanitarian mission. Walker’s father said Clemente saved his life and allowed him to have his family, including Neil Walker.
Neil Martin Andrew Walker (born September 10, 1985) is an American professional baseball second baseman in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (2009–2015), New York Mets (2016–17), Milwaukee Brewers (2017), New York Yankees (2018), and Miami Marlins (2019).
He married his high school sweetheart Niki in December 2011. They welcomed a daughter, Nora, in 2016.
Neil Walker Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Baseball Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Neil Walker is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Neil Walker 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Before being drafted by the Pirates, he considered playing baseball at Clemson University as well as playing both football and baseball at the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State.
He finished fifth in NL Rookie-of-the-Year voting in 2010, hitting .296 and slugging .462 as a second baseman.
Walker was placed on the disabled list June 9 after undergoing an emergency Appendectomy thus allowing a roster spot for top prospect Gregory Polanco. On Opening Day March 31, Walker hit a walk off home run in a 1-0 victory in the 10th against the Chicago Cubs. On September 14, Walker hit his 20th home run of the season (a new career high) also setting a new record for home runs in a season by Pirates second-basemen, a record which was previously held by Bill Mazeroski.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 feet 3 inches |
Neil Walker height 6 feet 3 inches Neil weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Neil Walker Dating?
According to our records, Neil Walker married to Niki Walker. As of December 1, 2023, Neil Walker’s is not dating anyone.
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Walker was promoted to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians for the 2008 season, where he played 133 games, compiling a .242 average with 16 home runs, 80 RBI and 10 stolen bases.
Facts & Trivia
Neil Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Neil Walker celebrates birthday on September 10 of every year.
During the 2010 season, Walker was one of only two Major League players to still live with his parents. The other was pitcher Tyson Ross. “He’s really not thrilled about that. We try to give him his space,” said his mother Carolyn, although Walker himself said he loves life at home. However, Walker announced at Pirate Camp prior to the 2011 season that his mom finally kicked him out of their North Hills area home.
What happened to Neil Walker?
On April 20, 2021, Walker announced his retirement from professional baseball.
Who is Neil Walker's wife?
Niki Walker
What team is Neil Walker on?
Walker played with the Pirates through the 2015 season before being traded to the Mets on Dec. 9 of that year. After his journey with four more organizations, he played his final game as a member of the Phillies on Sept. 8, 2020, before being designated for assignment by the club three days later.
How old is Neil Walker?
36 years (September 10, 1985)
Who retired in MLB 2021?
National League Baseball Players Who Retired in 2021 2021 AL Retirements / 2021 NL Retirements
Name (sort)Final (sort)
99| Todd Frazier| 05-09-2021
49| Jake Arrieta| 09-19-2021
28| Buster Posey| 10-14-2021