Andrew Walters (baseball)

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44+2⁄3 innings pitched over 28 appearances. [7]

Professional career

Walters was selected by the Cleveland Guardians in the second round, with the 62nd overall pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft. [8] On July 22, 2023, Walters signed with Cleveland for a below slot deal worth $955,275. [9] He made his professional debut in 2024 with the Double–A Akron RubberDucks. In 50 appearances split between Akron and the Triple–A Columbus Clippers, Walters compiled a 4–0 record and 2.32 ERA with 79 strikeouts and 8 saves over 50+1⁄3 innings pitched. [10]

On September 12, 2024, Walters was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [11]

Personal life

Walters' parents were college athletes at Florida Tech with his father playing basketball and his mother playing softball. [12] His uncle, Matt Walters, played college football at Miami and was a starting defensive tackle on the Hurricanes' 2001 National Championship team before playing in the NFL for the New York Jets. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Sargent, Bill (November 8, 2018). "Sargent: Family comes first, then fishing for Walters". Florida Today . Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Andrew Walters". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Miami All-American closer's uncle was catalyst for one of UM football's famous finishes". Miami Herald . February 16, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Andrew Walters has big shoes to fill as Miami's closer". Sun Sentinel . February 17, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  5. ↑ "From unknown to All-American, Miami's Andrew Walters emerges as unlikely draft prospect". Miami Herald . July 17, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  6. ↑ Stock, Christopher (July 19, 2022). "RHP Andrew Walters selected in 18th round by Baltimore". 247Sports.com . Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Pitcher Andrew Walters Garners All-America Accolade". Rivals.com . June 14, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  8. ↑ Hemminger, Brian (July 9, 2023). "MLB Draft 2023: Cleveland selects RHP Andrew Walters with No. 62 pick". Covering the Corner.
  9. ↑ "Guardians sign 19 of 21 Draft picks, including 1st-rounder Velazquez". mlb.com. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  10. ↑ "'He misses bats': Andrew Walters makes Guardians bullpen, major leagues 1 year after draft". beaconjournal.com. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  11. ↑ Adams, Steve (September 12, 2024). "Guardians Place Alex Cobb On Injured List, Select Andrew Walters". MLB Trade Rumors.
  12. ↑ "All-American closer Walters rejects MLB, will return to the Miami Hurricanes". Miami Herald . August 1, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
Andrew Walters
Cleveland Guardians – No. 63
Pitcher
Born: (2000-12-08) December 8, 2000 (age 23)
Palm Bay, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 12, 2024, for the Cleveland Guardians
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