Walker Jenkins
| Walker Jenkins | |
|---|---|
 Jenkins in 2022 | |
| Minnesota Twins | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: February 19, 2005 Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Walker Clay Jenkins (born February 19, 2005) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Minnesota Twins organization.
Amateur career
[edit]Jenkins attended South Brunswick High School in Southport, North Carolina, where he played baseball.[1] As a junior in 2022, he batted .527 with ten home runs, forty RBIs, 13 doubles and 18 stolen bases.[2] He was named the Gatorade North Carolina Baseball Player of the Year.[3][4] That summer, he participated in the Prospect Development Pipeline League at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina.[5][6] He was also selected to play in the High School All-American Game at Dodger Stadium.[7]
Jenkins entered his senior baseball season in 2023 as a top prospect for the upcoming MLB draft.[8][9] Jenkins finished his senior year with a .480 batting average and 32 runs scored.[10] He committed and signed to play college baseball for the North Carolina Tar Heels baseball team.[11][12]
Professional career
[edit]Jenkins was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the first round, with the fifth overall pick, of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[13] On July 25, 2023, Jenkins signed with the Twins for an above-slot deal worth $7.14 million.[14]
Jenkins made his professional debut with the Florida Complex League Twins and was later promoted to the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels.[15] Over 26 games, he batted .362 with three home runs and 22 RBIs.[16] He was assigned to Fort Myers to open the 2024 season.[17] He was promoted to the Cedar Rapids Kernels in late July.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ "Walker Jenkins' talent, trust put South Brunswick into NCHSAA 3A baseball title series". Wilmington Star-News.
- ^ Writer, Michael Paul, Staff (June 29, 2022). "South's Jenkins named MEC Baseball Player of Year". The State Port Pilot.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "South Brunswick High School student-athlete named Gatorade NC baseball player of the year". June 3, 2022.
- ^ "Jenkins is N.C. Gatorade Player of the Year". The State Port Pilot. June 8, 2022.
- ^ "Clark, Jenkins discuss PDP League, Team USA and more". MLB.com.
- ^ "Jenkins selected to USA Baseball training camp". The State Port Pilot. July 20, 2022.
- ^ "Jenkins to play in High School All-American baseball game". The State Port Pilot. July 13, 2022.
- ^ "1 on 1 with South Brunswick's Walker Jenkins". September 16, 2022.
- ^ "Wilmington Star-News Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts".
- ^ "ESPN ranks South Brunswick's Walker Jenkins No. 1 baseball player born in 2005". Wilmington Star-News.
- ^ Writer, Michael Paul, Staff (November 22, 2022). "South baseball senior Jenkins signs with UNC Tar Heels". The State Port Pilot.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Senior outfielder Walker Jenkins signs a letter of intent with UNC Baseball". Yahoo Sports. November 26, 2022.
- ^ "Twins select high school slugger Walker Jenkins with 5th overall pick in MLB Draft" Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Twins sign top draft choice Walker Jenkins for $7.1 million bonus". startribune.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Jenkins plays walk-off hero for Mighty Mussels".
- ^ "How did the Twins' top 10 minor-league prospects do this season?". Star Tribune. 19 September 2023.
- ^ "Mighty Mussels Announce 2024 Opening Night Roster".
- ^ https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/twins-walker-jenkins-promoted-to-high-a/
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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