Walker Buehler
Full name: Walker Anthony Buehler
Date of birth: July 28, 1994
Place of birth: Lexington, Kentucky
Spouse: Makenzie Buehler (née Marcinek)
Children: None
Social Media
Twitter: @buehlersdayoff
Instagram: @buehlersdayoff21
Walker Buehler is an American professional baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was born on July 28, 1994, in Lexington, Kentucky. Buehler was selected by the Dodgers in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft and made his Major League debut in 2017. He has since established himself as one of the top pitchers in the game, known for his exceptional stuff and competitiveness on the mound. Buehler has been a key contributor to the Dodgers’ success in recent years, including their World Series championship in 2020.
Buehler is a two time All-Star and finished third in NL Rookie of the Year voting in 2018. In 2021 he finished fourth in voting for the National League Cy Young award. In 2022, Buehler underwent Tommy John surgery for the second time in his professional career. The first time he underwent the operation was shortly after he was drafted by Los Angeles in 2015.
Buehler established the buehlerfamilyfoundation charity in 2019 and hosts an annual golf event in Kentucky.
-
Dodgers Team News
Dodgers News: Bobby Miller Breaks Down What He Needs To Work On This Offseason
When the Dodgers announced they were going with a “youth movement,” in 2023, everyone clamored at the thought of Bobby…
Read More » -
Dodgers Team News
Where Do Dodgers’ Additions of Glasnow, Ohtani, and Yamamoto Leave Impending Free Agent Walker Buehler?
Right now might be the best winter to be a Dodger fan since … 2020? 1988? It’s been a while.…
Read More » -
Dodgers Team News
Dodgers News: Rangers Continuing to Pursue Clayton Kershaw
The Texas Rangers are continuing to pursue Dodgers free agent LHP Clayton Kershaw this offseason. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic…
Read More » -
Dodgers Team News
Dodgers Linked to Free Agent Michael Lorenzen as Potential Back-End Starter
Entering the offseason, the Dodgers’ biggest priority was to address their needs in the starting rotation. About two months into…
Read More » -
Dodgers Team News
Dodgers to Sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto for 12 years, $325 Million: Reports
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to dominate the 2023-24 offseason. It only cost them a billion dollars. On Thursday, the…
Read More » -
Dodgers Team News
Dodgers Still Looking for Pitching Help This Offseason, Says GM Brandon Gomes
Entering the offseason, the Dodgers’ front office had two priorities: sign Shohei Ohtani and address the starting pitching needs. They…
Read More » -
Dodgers Team News
Dodgers, Yankees Considered Co-Favorites for Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Per New York Insider
With two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani officiall signed, the Dodgers front office has turned to starting pitcher as their priority. The…
Read More » -
Dodgers Team News
Max Muncy, Walker Buehler React to Shohei Ohtani’s Contract With Dodgers
Almost everyone had the same reaction when the news dropped about Shohei Ohtani signing his record contract with the Dodgers.…
Read More » -
Dodgers Team News
Dodgers Rumors: Brewers Not Expected To Trade Corbin Burnes, Says USA Today Insider
With Shohei Ohtani signed, the Dodgers’ front office quickly moved on to addressing their top roster priority: starting pitching. The…
Read More » -
Dodgers Team News
Dodgers’ Strong Farm System May Have Helped Them Land Shohei Ohtani
Over the years, the Los Angeles Dodgers have had one of the best farm systems in baseball — and it…
Read More » -
Dodgers Team News
Dodgers Fans React To News Of Shohei Ohtani’s Contract Deferrals
When the news came out about how Shohei Ohtani’s contract with the Dodgers was structured, there were many different types…
Read More » -
Dodgers Team News
Dodgers Emerging as Top Landing Spot For Starting Pitcher Tyler Glasnow
With the Dodgers needing to add multiple starting pitchers this off-season, including some front-line talent, the front office has been…
Read More » -
Dodgers Team News
Dodgers News: Walker Buehler Might Not Be Cleared To Pitch By Opening Day
One of the biggest absences from the Dodgers’ roster in 2023 was starting pitcher Walker Buehler, who missed the entire…
Read More »