Walker got to the Majors with the Montreal Expos in 1989. In 1990, he emerged as a top prospect and was named to the Topps All-Rookie Team. In 1992, Walker participated in the Home Run Derby, played in the All-Star Game, won a Silver Slugger Award and won a Gold Glove Award. He won a Gold Glove Award in 1993. He was suspended for four games for charging the mound in 1994. He went to the Rockies in 1995. He won a Player-of-the-Week Award in 1996. In 1997, he won two Player-of-the-Week Awards, won a Player-of-the-Month Award, participated in the Home Run Derby, played in the All-Star Game, finished the season with 49 home runs and 33 stolen bases, won a Silver Slugger Award, won a Gold Glove Award and was named the National League Most Valuable Player. In 1998, he played in the All-Star Game, won the National League Batting Title and won a Gold Glove Award. In 1999, he won a Player-of-the-Week Award, participated in the Home Run Derby, played in the All-Star Game, won the National League Batting Title, won a Silver Slugger Award and won a Gold Glove Award. In 2001, he played in the All-Star Game, won the National League Batting Title and won a Gold Glove Award. In 2002, he won a Player-of-the-Month Award and won a Gold Glove Award. He finished his career with parts of two seasons with the Rockies and St. Louis. Walker hit three home runs in a game three times in his career. He retired with a career .313 batting average and 2,160 hits with 383 home runs and 1,311 runs batted in. He became eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2010 but has yet to be elected.
Honorable Mention:
OF Lance Berkman, Houston Astros
Berkman first gained attention in 1997, when he was named a first-team College All-American, was named the Western Athletic Conference MVP, and was drafted in the first round by the Astros. He emerged as a top prospect in 1998. In 1999, he again emerged as a top prospect, participated in the Futures Game on the U. S. Team and cracked the Major League roster. He was a top prospect again in 2000. In 2001, he won a Player-of-the-Week Award, played in the All-Star Game and finished the season with 55 doubles. In 2002, he hit three home runs in a game, won a Player-of-the-Week Award, participated in the Home Run Derby, played in the All-Star Game and finished the season with 42 home runs. In 2004, he won a Player-of-the-Month Award, participated in the Home Run Derby and played in the All-Star Game. He was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame for his career at Rice in 2005. In 2006, he participated in the Home Run Derby, played in the All-Star Game and finished the season with 45 home runs. He was suspended for two games for throwing equipment on the field after an ejection in 2007. In 2008, he won a Player-of-the-Week Award, won a Player-of-the-Month Award, participated in the Home Run Derby and played in the All-Star Game. Berkman played parts of two more seasons with the Astros and had a cup of coffee with the Yankees and now plays for St. Louis. He figures to have about five years left in the Majors and he's already hit 358 home runs with 1,193 runs batted in. He's not good enough to crack this list yet, but things are only looking up for Berkman.
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