Chico Walker facts for kids
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Walker as a member of the New York Mets in 1992
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| Utility player | |||
| Born: November 25, 1957 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| September 2, 1980, for the Boston Red Sox | |||
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| October 3, 1993, for the New York Mets | |||
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| Batting average | .246 | ||
| Home runs | 17 | ||
| Runs batted in | 116 | ||
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Cleotha "Chico" Walker, born on November 25, 1957, is a former American professional baseball player. He was known as a "utility player" because he could play many different positions on the field. Chico played for four teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) over 11 seasons, from 1980 to 1993. He was a switch hitter, meaning he could bat both left-handed and right-handed. He threw with his right hand.
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Chico Walker's Baseball Career
Chico Walker was famous for being able to play many different positions. He graduated from Tilden High School in Chicago. During his MLB career, he played at least 40 games at five different spots. These included third base, second base, and all three outfield positions.
His Best Season in MLB
Chico's most successful year was in 1992. That season, he played for both the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets. He had a combined batting average of .289. He also had 38 RBI, which means he helped score 38 runs for his team. These were his best numbers ever in a single MLB season.
Playing in the Minor Leagues
Before and during his time in MLB, Walker also spent 19 seasons in Minor League Baseball. In the minor leagues, he played 1646 games. He had a batting average of .269, hit 154 home runs, and had 725 RBI.
Baseball Around the World
Chico Walker also played baseball in other countries. He played in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico. After his playing career, he even spent some time as a manager. In 1999, he managed the Cook County Cheetahs in the Frontier League.
The Longest Baseball Game Ever
While playing for the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox, Chico Walker was part of a very special game. It was the longest game in professional baseball history! This incredible game lasted for 33 innings. It took place over two different months and involved eight hours and 25 minutes of playing time.
Most of the game, 32 innings, was played on April 18–19, 1981. It happened at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The visiting Rochester Red Wings were tied with the Red Sox, 2–2. The 33rd and final inning was played much later, on June 23. Finally, Pawtucket won the game with a score of 3–2.
Family Connections
Chico Walker has a famous family member in sports. He is the uncle of National Basketball Association (NBA) player Antoine Walker.
