Larry Walker: podcast appearances and interviews

Larry Kenneth Robert Walker, born on December 1, 1966, is a Canadian former professional baseball right fielder known for his 17-year Major League Baseball career. During his tenure, he played for the Montreal Expos, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Cardinals. Walker achieved notable accomplishments including winning the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1997, a year in which he became the only player in major league history to register both a .700 slugging percentage and 30 stolen bases in a single season. He was also the first player in over 60 years to record a batting average of .360 in three consecutive seasons from 1997 to 1999 and secured three NL batting championships. Recognized as a five-tool player with exceptional athleticism and instincts, Walker demonstrated a rare combination of hitting for average and power, speed, defense, and throwing strength and accuracy. His career batting average of .313, along with a career slugging percentage of .565, ranks highly among MLB players. Throughout his career, he received numerous honors, including five MLB All-Star selections, seven Gold Glove Awards, three Silver Slugger Awards, and nine Tip O'Neill Awards. He was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 2007, the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009, and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020. Raised in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Walker was initially a street hockey player before being signed by the Expos in 1984. After retiring in 2005, he has served as a guest instructor and coach for the Canadian national team, leading them to multiple international medals.