Christian Dickson Walker, born on March 28, 1991, is representing the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). Nicknamed "C.Walk", he was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles with the 132nd overall pick in the 2012 MLB draft and he made his MLB debut for the Baltimore Orioles on September 17, 2014.
Christian Walker has become a two-time Gold Glove Award winner in 2022 and 2023. He has been regarded as one of the most talented defensive 1st basemen in the league. Moreover, he was very good throughout the 2023 MLB season and helped lead his team to the World Series games and eventually became the runner-up. He is looking forward to having another good season with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024.
Christian Walker Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2015 | $52,691 | - | $52,691 | - | $52,691 |
| 2017 | $535,000 | - | $535,000 | - | $64,306 |
| 2018 | $545,000 | - | $545,000 | - | $193,380 |
| 2019 | $559,800 | - | $559,800 | - | $559,800 |
| 2020 | $218,333 | - | $218,333 | - | $218,333 |
| 2021 | $619,300 | - | $619,300 | - | $619,300 |
| 2022 | $2,600,000 | - | $2,600,000 | - | $2,600,000 |
| 2023 | $6,500,000 | - | $6,500,000 | - | $6,500,000 |
| 2024 | $10,900,000 | - | $10,900,000 | - | $10,900,000 |
How much is Christian Walker getting paid?
Christian Walker will earn $10.9 million from the 2024 MLB season. He signed a 1-year $10.9 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks and avoided arbitration on January 11, 2024. Based on the contract, he has been guaranteed the same amount as the annual average salary. His unrestricted free agency will be starting in 2025.
Christian Walker first signed a contract with the Baltimore Orioles on June 10, 2012 for a signing bonus of $349,000. He next signed a 1-year $507,500 contract with the team on March 10, 2015. However, he was designated for assignment by the team on February 21, 2017 and his contract was purchased by the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 10, 2017. He signed a 1-year $535,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2017. This was followed by him signing a 1-year contract worth $545,000 with the team in 2018. Christian Walker then signed a 1-year contract worth $559,800 with the team on March 5, 2019. Next, he signed a 1-year $589,500 contract with the team on March 5, 2020. Then, he signed a 1-year contract worth $619,300 with the team in 2021. His next contract with the team was also of 1-year $2.6 million thereby avoiding arbitration on March 22, 2022. He then again avoided arbitration and signed a 1-year $6.5 million contract with the team on January 13, 2023. This led him to signhis present contract in January 2024.
How much does Christian Walker make in a minute?
Christian Walker is earning quite a lot in his career as a baseball player. In 2024, his annual salary will be $10,900,000. As we know there are 525,600 minutes in a year. Now, if his annual salary is divided by the total number of minutes a year, he makes about $20.73 in a minute.
Christian Walker Career Earnings
Christian Walker has been a part of MLB for the last 9 seasons. Throughout these 9 seasons, he will be making a total career earning of $22,056, 810 including his total base salary of $21,707,810 and his total signing bonus of $349,000 as of 2024.
Christian Walker will be making a career earning of $10,900,000 from the 2024 MLB season itself. From the 2023 MLB season, he earned $6.500,000, from the 2022 MLB season, he earned $2,600,000 and from the 2021 MLB season, he earned $619,300.
What are the terms of Christian Walker’s Contract?
Christian Walker agreed to terms with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a one-year, $10,900,000 contract, with $10,900,000 guaranteed and an annual average salary of $10,900,000 on January 11, 2024. Based on these terms, he will get $10,900,000 from the 2024 MLB season and will become an unrestricted free agent in 2025.
How much of Christian Walker’s Contract is guaranteed?
Christian Walker signed a 1-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on January 11, 2024. It was worth $10,900,000 including $10,900,000 guaranteed. His annual salary will also be the same.
Christian Walker Contract History
These are all the contracts of Christian Walker as of 2024 -
2012
Christian Walker first signed a contract with the Baltimore Orioles for a signing bonus of $349,000 on June 10, 2012.
2015
Christian Walker signed a 1-year $507,500 contract with the Baltimore Orioles on March 10, 2015.
2017
Christian Walker was designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles on February 21, 2017 and his contract was purchased by the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 10, 2017. He signed a 1-year $535,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2017.
2018
Christian Walker signed a 1-year contract worth $545,000 with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2018.
2019
Christian Walker signed a 1-year contract worth $559,800 with the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 5, 2019.
2020
Christian Walker signed a 1-year $589,500 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 5, 2020.
2021
Christian Walker signed a 1-year contract worth $619,300 with the team in 2021.
2022
Christian Walker avoided arbitration and signed a 1-year $2.6 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 22, 2022.
2023
Christian Walker signed a 1-year $6.5 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks and avoided arbitration on January 13, 2023.
2024
Christian Walker avoided arbitration and signed a 1-year $10.9 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on January 11, 2024.
Christian Walker Contract FAQs
A. Christian Walker is 33 years old (as of April 2024).
A. Christian Walker plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Major League Baseball.
A. Christian Walker earns around $20.73 in a minute.
A. Christian Walker’s current salary is $10,900,000.
A. Christian Walker’s current contract is valid for 1 year.
