As the Houston Astros' offense has started to heat up, a lot of the credit has to be handed to veteran first baseman Christian Walker. The combination of Walker and Yordan Alvarez in the middle of the lineup might be one of the best in the American League, yet they're flying under the radar. However, when Walker first arrived in Houston, the beginning of his contract didn't look like it was going to pan out for the money that was spent. In the first half of the 2025 campaign, Walker hit 12 home runs, yet struck out 103 times and held a .229 batting average. But after the All-Star break, Walker found something that clicked and hasn't looked back since, landing the Gold Glover on a prestigious power list. Walker Sharing Impressive Company Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) rounds the bases after hitting a home run. | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Power is essential in the game of baseball, and yet nowadays, only a select number of players have been given the gift of pop.…