OF Keenyn Walker Transferred to Class A Winston-Salem

Published on June 2, 2014 under Southern League (SL1)
Birmingham Barons News Release

The Birmingham Barons and Chicago White Sox have announced that OF Keenyn Walker has been transferred to Class A Winston-Salem. In a corresponding move, OF Josh Richmond has been activated from the disabled list. Roster at 25.

Walker, 23, was the White Sox supplemental First Round pick in the 2011 First-Year Player Draft. In 32 games with the Barons this season, Walker hit .155 (17-for-110) with two home runs, 15 runs scored, four RBI and a team-leading 11 steals.

Richmond, 24, was placed on the disabled list on May 24th. In 43 games with the Barons this season, Richmond is hitting .270 (41-for-152) with four home runs, 10 doubles, 15 runs scored and a team-leading 26 RBI.

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