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Arizona Diamondbacks Christian Walker (53) reacts after hitting an RBI-single against the San Francisco Giants in the fourth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sept. 25, 2024.

This Advanced Stat Should Calm Concerns Astros Fans Have About Christian Walker

Despite the age of Christian Walker, his advanced statistical profile should calm the nerves of Houston Astros fans.

Brad Wakai
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Arizona Diamondbacks Christian Walker (53) reacts after hitting an RBI-single against the San Francisco Giants in the fourth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sept. 25, 2024.
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This Advanced Stat Should Calm Concerns Astros Fans Have About Christian Walker

Despite the age of Christian Walker, his advanced statistical profile should calm the nerves of Houston Astros fans.

Brad Wakai
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