| Keenyn Walker | |
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| Outfielder | |
| Born: (1990-08-12)August 12, 1990 (age 34) Salt Lake City, Utah | |
Bats: Both Throws: Right | |
Keenyn Tyler Walker (born August 12, 1990 inSalt Lake City, Utah) is an American formerprofessional baseballoutfielder.
Walker was drafted by theChicago Cubs in the 16th round of the2009 MLB Draft, after attendingJudge Memorial Catholic High School but did not sign. Walker was drafted again this time by thePhiladelphia Phillies in the 38th round of the2010 MLB Draft but did not sign. He attendedCentral Arizona College.[1] Walker was drafted for the third year in a row, by theChicago White Sox in the 1st round (47th overall) of the2011 MLB Draft. Walker started his baseball career in 2011 at the Rookie level with theGreat Falls Voyagers[2] and then was promoted toClass AKannapolis Intimidators. In 2011 combined, Walker hit .257 in 222 at-bats with noHRs, 24RBI, and 21SBs. In 2012, Walker started the year at Kannapolis but was later promoted toClass A-AdvancedWinston-Salem Dash. In 2012 combined, Walker hit .267 in 409 at-bats with four home runs, 55 RBI, and 56 stolen bases. Before the 2013 season, Walker was ranked the White Sox #8 prospect.[3] Walker was promoted toDouble-ABirmingham Barons before the start of the 2013 season. Walker spent the entire season in Birmingham and he batted .201 in 462 at bats with three home runs, 32 RBI, and 38 stolen bases. Walker split the 2014 and 2015 seasons between the advanced Single-AWinston-Salem Dash and Double-ABirmingham Barons, slashing .197/.277/.265 between the two in 2014, and .226/.308/.286 in 2015. Walker spent the entirety of 2016 in Birmingham, hitting .240/.330/.340 with 3 home runs and 28 RBI in 329 at-bats.[4] Walker was released by the White Sox on April 4, 2017.[5]
On April 28, 2017, Walker signed with theWindy City ThunderBolts of theFrontier League.[6] On the season, Walker hit .225/.316/.342 with 6 home runs and 31 RBI in 95 games with the ThunderBolts.
On February 1, 2018, Walker signed with theLancaster Barnstormers of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball.[7] He was released on June 1, 2018 after hitting .182/.289/.242 with no home runs and 3 RBI in 14 games.
Walker has since retired from professional baseball and is currently a trainer, coach, and EMT.[8]