Jeremy Walker

BIOGRAPHY

Jeremy Price Walker was born on June 12, 1995, in Advance, North Carolina. He is a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves in the MLB.

Walker attended Calvary Baptist Day School (2010-12) Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Davie County High School (2013) Mocksville, North Carolina. He attended Gardner–Webb University and played college baseball for the Runnin' Bulldogs for three years. Walker was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 5th round, with the 139th overall selection, of the 2016 MLB draft.

In 2016, Walker played for the Danville Braves, going 3–3 with a 3.18 ERA in 39 2⁄3 innings. He spent the 2017 season with the Rome Braves, going 7–11 with a 3.97 ERA in 138 innings. He split the 2018 season between the Florida Fire Frogs and the Gwinnett Stripers, combining to go 6–11 with a 3.84 ERA in 143 innings. He opened the 2019 season with the Mississippi Braves and was named to the Southern League All-Star team. He was promoted to Gwinnett on July 5.

On July 24, 2019, the Braves selected Walker's contract and promoted him to the major leagues. He made his MLB debut two days later on July 26 against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing one hit in one scoreless inning.

On December 8, 2022, Walker announced on Instagram that he had signed a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. The minor-league contract included an invite to spring training. On January 24, 2023, he was assigned to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the organization's AAA affiliate.