Keenyn Walker

Keenyn Tyler Walker (born August 12, 1990 in Salt Lake City, Utah) is a professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent.

Keenyn Walker
Free agent
Outfielder
Born: (1990-08-12) August 12, 1990
Salt Lake City, Utah
Bats: Both Throws: Right

Walker was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 16th round of the 2009 MLB Draft, after attending Judge Memorial Catholic High School but did not sign. Walker was drafted again this time by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 38th round of the 2010 MLB Draft but did not sign. He attended Central Arizona College.[1] Walker was drafted for the third year in a row, by the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round (47th overall) of the 2011 MLB Draft. Walker started his baseball career in 2011 at the Rookie level with the Great Falls Voyagers[2] and then was promoted to Class A Kannapolis Intimidators. In 2011 combined, Walker hit .257 in 222 at-bats with 8 2Bs, 3 3Bs, 0 HRs, 41 Runs, 24 RBI, 21 BBs, 81 Ks and 21 SBs. In 2012, Walker started the year at Kannapolis but was later promoted to Class A-Advanced Winston-Salem Dash. In 2012 combined, Walker hit .267 in 409 at-bats with 22 2Bs, 6 3Bs, 4 HRs, 84 Runs, 55 RBI, 74 BBs, 143 Ks and 56 SBs. Before the 2013 season, Walker was ranked the White Sox #8 prospect.[3] Walker was promoted to Double-A Birmingham Barons before the start of the 2013 season. Walker spent the entire season there and he batted .201 in 462 at bats with 16 2Bs, 5 3Bs, 3 HRs, 77 Runs, 32 RBI, 69 BBs, 153 Ks and 38 SBs.

Walker was released by the White Sox on April 4, 2017.[4]

On February 1, 2018, Walker signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[5] He was released on June 1, 2018.

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-04-05. Retrieved 2017-04-04.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Ex-Judge Memorial star Keenyn Walker gets quick start in White Sox system". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
  3. "White Sox 2013 Prospect Watch". Chicago.whitesox.mlb.com. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  4. Adams, Steve (April 4, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 4/4/17". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  5. "Shortstop Coronado Re-Signs with 'Stormers". atlanticleague.com. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
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