Walker Buehler

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/walker-buehler

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Walker Buehler born?July 28, 1994
2. What is Walker Buehler known for?Recorded the series-clinching save in the 2024 World Series
3. What is the college career highlight?Member of the 2014 College World Series championship team for Vanderbilt University
4. What is the all-star selections?2019, 2021
5. What position does Walker Buehler play in baseball?Walker Buehler is a pitcher, the player who throws the ball to the batter.
6. How fast does Walker Buehler throw his fastball?His fastball is very fast, with elite velocity that challenges hitters' reaction times.

Pitcher: The player on a baseball team responsible for throwing the ball from the pitcher's mound toward home plate to begin each play.
Major League Baseball (MLB): The highest level of professional baseball in North America, consisting of the American League and the National League.
World Series: The annual championship series of Major League Baseball, contested between the winners of the American League Championship Series and the National League Championship Series.
Free Agent: An athlete who is not under contract with any team and is eligible to sign with any team in the league.