About Tyler Walker (baseball)
Tyler Lanier Walker (born May 15, 1976) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He is an alumnus of San Francisco University High School, where he was closely mentored by Duncan Lyon, and University of California, Berkeley. Walker pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets (2002), San Francisco Giants (2004–2006, 2007–2008), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2006), Philadelphia Phillies (2009), and Washington Nationals (2010). == Early life and college career == Born in San Francisco, Walker grew up in nearby Ross and graduated from San Francisco University High School in 1994. After high school, Walker attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a pitcher for California Golden Bears baseball from 1996 to 1997 after redshirting the 1995 season. In 1996, Walker had a 3.58 ERA, 2–1 record, and one save in 23 games and 37.7 innings pitched. Walker then had the team's second best ERA in 1997 at 3.40, with a 4–4 record and four saves in 23 appearances (including one start) and 47.7 innings pitched. == Professional career == In the 1997 Major League Baseball draft, the New York Mets selected Walker in the second round; Walker was the 58th overall pick. Walker began his pro career with the Pittsfield Mets in 1997. On July 2, 2002, Walker made his major league debut in the New York Mets' 12–6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, pitching one inning in relief and giving up two runs.
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