1B/OF with College Experience, Contact Hitter and Base Stealer available in 2022
Name: Leonard Walker
Height: 183cm
Weight: 95kg
DOB: April 12, 1998
Date Available: June 3, 2022
Will Pay FlightBats: R
Throws: R
Positions: 1B, OF, RF, CF, LF
Positions (alt): 2B, 3B
College: South Mountain Community College; Phoenix Community College; Saint Cloud State University
Personal
Leonard is a solid hitter with consistently high batting averages and on-base percentages. He is a solid defender at first base and the outfield, with additional experience at second base and third base. He has above-average speed with a good throwing arm (mid- to high 80s mph). His speed is an asset on the base paths, as well.
He brings energy to a team, both on and off the field. He is competitive, but is a very supportive teammate always looking to do what’s best for the club. He continues to work out, train and play in competitive men’s leagues to keep his skills at high levels.
Leonard also has youth coaching experience that he can bring to a club.
Career Highlights
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Experience at junior-college and NCAA Division II levels in the U.S.
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First-team All-state (Arizona 2016)
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2nd-team All-Central Region at NCAA Division II level (2020)
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Averaged .314 in last two seasons
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Slashed .317/.440/.463 in final year
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2x All Academic (2017-2018)
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Played two years in the Northwoods League, a top collegiate summer league
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Led team in batting average, on-base percentage and stolen bases
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Overseas Goals
Leonard wants to continue his playing career, while experiencing and learning about different parts of the world.
Playing Experience
Coaching Experience
YEAR | ROLE | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
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2019-21 | Camp Organizer | Stars of Tomorrow | Youth | Worked with youth players aged 10-17 on multiple aspects of baseball including hitting, throwing and fielding. |
Stats
College/Amateur Batting
Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
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2017 | South Mountain Community College | 27 | 60 | 15 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 1 | .300 | .456 | .333 |
2018 | Phoenix College | 48 | 184 | 26 | 51 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 22 | 36 | 2 | 5 | .277 | .378 | .359 |
2019 | St. Cloud State University | 52 | 198 | 40 | 62 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 8 | .313 | .392 | .389 |
2019 | St. Cloud Rox | 7 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | .381 | .435 | .381 |
2020 | St. Cloud State University | 13 | 41 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | .317 | .440 | .463 |
2020 | Mandan Flickertails | 11 | 37 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | .297 | .395 | .297 |
2021 | St. Cloud State University | 34 | 74 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 0 | .257 | .329 | .392 |