Walker Files: Walker Had Rare Speed/Power Combo
Larry Walker was bigger than most baseball players. But then he also was faster than most. And he had more power than most. Put them all together and Walker is walking in high cotton when it comes to speed/power comparison. Walker had 230 stolen bases and 383 home runs. Only seven members of the Hall of Fame surpassed both 200 stolen bases and 300 home runs.
Speed + Power = Elite Player
| Player | Season | SB | CS | SBAtt | SB% | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Robinson | 1956-1976(21) | 204 | 77 | 281 | 72.6 | 586 |
| Reggie Jackson | 1967-1987(21) | 228 | 115 | 326 | 66.5 | 563 |
| Dave Winfield | 1973-1995(23) | 223 | 96 | 319 | 69.9 | 260 |
| Hank Aaron | 1954-1976(23) | 240 | 73 | 313 | 76.7 | 755 |
| Willie Mays | 1951-1973(22) | 338 | 103 | 441 | 76.6 | 660 |
| Larry Walker | 1989-2005(17) | 230 | 76 | 306 | 75.2 | 383 |
| George Brett | 1973-1993(21) | 201 | 97 | 298 | 67.4 | 317 |