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Walker Jenkins
Jenkins in 2022
Minnesota Twins
Outfielder
Born: (2005-02-19) February 19, 2005 (age 20)
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

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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

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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, and also earned a promotion to the Wichita Wind Surge near the season's end.[18] He missed time during the season due to a hamstring injury.[19] Over 82 games for the season, Jenkins hit .282 with six home runs, 58 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases.[20] Jenkins opened the 2025 season back with Wichita, but missed time in April, May, and June due to an ankle injury.[21]

References

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  1. ^ Spears, Dan (June 2, 2022). "Walker Jenkins' talent, trust put South Brunswick into NCHSAA 3A baseball title series". Wilmington Star-News.
  2. ^ Paul, Michael (June 29, 2022). "South's Jenkins named MEC Baseball Player of Year". The State Port Pilot.
  3. ^ "South Brunswick High School student-athlete named Gatorade NC baseball player of the year". WWAY News. June 3, 2022.
  4. ^ "Jenkins is N.C. Gatorade Player of the Year". The State Port Pilot. June 8, 2022.
  5. ^ "Clark, Jenkins discuss PDP League, Team USA and more". MLB.com.
  6. ^ "Jenkins selected to USA Baseball training camp". The State Port Pilot. July 20, 2022.
  7. ^ "Jenkins to play in High School All-American baseball game". The State Port Pilot. July 13, 2022.
  8. ^ "1 on 1 with South Brunswick's Walker Jenkins". September 16, 2022.
  9. ^ "Wilmington Star-News Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts".
  10. ^ "ESPN ranks South Brunswick's Walker Jenkins No. 1 baseball player born in 2005". Wilmington Star-News.
  11. ^ 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)
  12. ^ "Senior outfielder Walker Jenkins signs a letter of intent with UNC Baseball". Yahoo Sports. November 26, 2022.
  13. ^ "Twins select high school slugger Walker Jenkins with 5th overall pick in MLB Draft" Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  14. ^ "Twins sign top draft choice Walker Jenkins for $7.1 million bonus". startribune.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  15. ^ "Jenkins plays walk-off hero for Mighty Mussels".
  16. ^ "How did the Twins' top 10 minor-league prospects do this season?". Star Tribune. September 19, 2023.
  17. ^ "Mighty Mussels Announce 2024 Opening Night Roster".
  18. ^ "Twins' Walker Jenkins: Promoted to High-A". CBSSports.com. July 30, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  19. ^ https://www.mlb.com/news/walker-jenkins-not-satisfied-with-solid-2024
  20. ^ https://www.mlb.com/milb/news/twins-prospect-walker-jenkins-first-homer-2025?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage
  21. ^ https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/sports/2025/07/07/minnesota-twins-walker-jenkins-stats-mlb-top-prospects-2025/84391009007/
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