While Dodger Stadium is not considered a “hitter’s friendly” ballpark, ranking 23rd in a 2016 ESPN list due to its dimensions, altitude, and overall average runs scored, Diamondbacks’ slugger Christian Walker has established himself as the greatest modern-day hitter at the historic stadium in downtown LA.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!With his two home runs in the Diamondbacks’ 12-4 win on Wednesday, Walker surpassed Cody Bellinger by hitting 16 home runs in his first 41 games at Dodger Stadium, setting a new record, according to Sarah Langs.
most HR in 1st 41 career games at Dodger Stadium:
Christian Walker: 16
Cody Bellinger: 15 https://t.co/wwyP1hkjYf— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) July 4, 2024
Over his past eight games at Dodger Stadium, Walker has hit six home runs. Across 41 games, Walker boasts a 1.129 OPS, has collected 41 hits, and accumulated 100 total bases in 135 at-bats while playing on the road against the Dodgers.
No visitor has more homers than Walker at Dodger Stadium since 2018, leading by six home runs.
After yet another dominant performance in LA, fans humorously updated the stadium’s Wikipedia page, renaming it “Christian Walker Stadium.”
Had to check Wikipedia pic.twitter.com/69cncJrae2
— Jody Jackson (@Jody_Jackson) July 4, 2024
In the series finale, Walker aims to continue his dominance as he faces off against rookie Landon Knack, who is expected to start for LA. Earlier this season, when Knack pitched against Arizona at Chase Field, Walker hit a home run and a base hit up the middle
Over his last four games, Walker has gone 11-17 at the plate, picking up at least two hits in each game.
