Walker Buehler: MLB Pitcher Statistics and Injury Return Update

About Walker Buehler

Walker Anthony Buehler (born July 28, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). In college, he played baseball for the Vanderbilt Commodores, with whom he won the 2014 College World Series Most Outstanding Player award.

Buehler was drafted by the Dodgers in the first round of the 2015 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2017 and quickly established himself as one of the best young pitchers in the league. In 2018, he finished second in the NL Rookie of the Year Award voting.

Injury Update: Tommy John Surgery

In June 2022, Buehler underwent Tommy John surgery, a procedure to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow. He is expected to miss the entire 2023 season.

Walker Buehler Stats

• Career record: 45-16
• ERA: 3.02
• WHIP: 1.00
• Strikeouts: 624
• Walks: 171

Buehler has been one of the most dominant pitchers in the NL since his debut. He has finished in the top 10 in ERA twice and has led the NL in WHIP once.

Buehler's Pitches

• Four-seam fastball: 95-99 mph
• Slider: 85-89 mph
• Changeup: 81-85 mph

Buehler's fastball is his primary pitch, and he uses his slider and changeup to keep hitters off balance.

Buehler's Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths:

• Excellent command of his pitches
• Can throw strikes with all three of his pitches
• Gets a lot of ground balls

Weaknesses:

• Can be hit hard if he makes a mistake
• Sometimes struggles to pitch deep into games

Buehler's Future Outlook

Buehler is expected to return from Tommy John surgery in 2024. He will be 30 years old by then, but he is still expected to be one of the best pitchers in the league.

The Dodgers are hoping that Buehler can help them win their first World Series title since 1988.