Brandon Walter

Last updated
86+1⁄3innings pitched. [4]

Professional career

The Boston Red Sox selected Walter in the 26th round of the 2019 MLB draft. [5] After signing with the team, he was assigned to the Gulf Coast League Red Sox. Walter began the 2021 season with the Low-A Salem Red Sox. [6] He was promoted to the High-A Greenville Drive after posting a 1.45 ERA over 13 appearances. [7] Walter made 25 appearances with 14 starts between the two teams and was named the Red Sox Minor League Pitcher of the Year after having a 2.92 ERA, a 0.97 WHIP, and a .199 batting average against. [6]

Walter began the 2022 season in Double-A with the Portland Sea Dogs. [8] In June, he was promoted to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox. [9] On November 15, 2022, Walter was added to Boston's 40-man roster. [10] Walter was optioned to Triple-A Worcester to begin the 2023 season. [11] Through 13 games (12 starts), Walter struggled to a 6.28 ERA with 64 strikeouts across 61+2⁄3 innings pitched.

On June 22, Walter was added to Boston's active roster for the first time. [12] He made his major-league debut that day, pitching 6+2⁄3 innings in relief, allowing three runs. [13] He was then optioned back to Worcester, [14] recalled to Boston on July 4, [15] and returned to Worcester on July 24. [16] He was next recalled to Boston on August 9, [17] and returned to Worcester two days later. [18] Walter picked up his first MLB save on July 8, 2023, pitching 3 innings in a Red Sox victory over Oakland. [19] Walter spent additional time with the Red Sox during September, when major-league rosters expanded to 28 players. [20] Walter was named the winner of the Red Sox' Lou Gorman Award for 2023, recognizing a player who exhibited perseverance in overcoming obstacles to reach the major leagues. [21]

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Brandon Walter
Boston Red Sox – No. 75
Pitcher
Born: (1996-09-08) September 8, 1996 (age 27)
New Castle, Delaware, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
June 22, 2023, for the Boston Red Sox
Awards
Preceded by Lou Gorman Award
2023		Succeeded by
Incumbent
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