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This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/twins/onsi as Twins' Walker Jenkins Is Starting to Show Why He's an Elite MLB Prospect. The Minnesota Twins' No. 1 prospect, outfielder Walker Jenkins, had his best day at the plate so far in the majors.
Walker Jenkins went 1-for-4 with a solo homer to power the Twins to a 3-2 win over the Giants on Tuesday.
It was far too early to worry, but, well, it didn’t feel great. Following a sensational start to his big league career, Walker Jenkins promptly fell into his first slump in the Majors. He boarded a fl
The Minnesota Twins' No. 1 prospect, outfielder Walker Jenkins, had his best day at the plate so far in the majors.
Walker Jenkins is in the leadoff spot once again for Monday’s series opener against the Giants. Jenkins draws his second consecutive opportunity atop Minnesota’s lineup after hitting .529 (9-for-17) with two homers over his last five games.
Jenkins, one of the best prospects the Twins have had in decades, arrived in the major leagues at the end of August, red hot after pulverizing Triple-A pitching to much fanfare and excitement. But the start to Jenkins’ major league career has not been seamless as he adjusts to the highest level of competition.
MINNEAPOLIS — Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins was called up from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, and the 21-year-old outfielder was in Minnesota's lineup against the Chicago White Sox, batting ninth and playing center field.
Walker Jenkins sees his batting average flash across screens at Target Field when he steps into the batter’s box, and it’s a reminder of how much he’s struggled to hit to begin his major league career.
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Twins news: Walker Jenkins heating up, Trevor Larnach injury, Alan Roden returns
Here's a Twins news roundup amid Minnesota's series against the Los Angeles Angels.