Walker Jenkins is an American baseball outfielder, who has committed and signed with the North Carolina Tar Heels baseball team to play college baseball.
Born on February 19, 2005, Jenkins attended South Brunswick High School in Southport, North Carolina, where he first played baseball. He batted .527 with ten home runs, forty RBIs, 13 doubles, and 18 stolen bases as a junior in 2022. His impressive run of form that season also earned him the chip for the top high schooler in the 2023 Draft this spring. He is also North Carolina's best prep position prospect since Josh Hamilton went No. 1 overall in 1999.
Built at a strong 6-foot-3 frame and a quick left-handed stroke, Jenkins is a proven big hitter who can quickly turn on quality fastballs and launch them out of the park to right field. His sweet swing and ability to make consistent hard contacts make him a daunting prospect in the making.
Already a USA Baseball Under-18 National Team member, Jenkins is widely expected to be a first-round pick come the 2023 MLB draft. The top prospect went fourth overall to the Texas Rangers in the latest mock draft on MLB.com.
What's the Name of Walker Jenkins' College Team?
Walker Jenkins plays for the University of North Carolina, represented by North Carolina Tar Heels baseball team. The South Brunswick senior baseball player signed a letter of intent in November 2022 to attend the University of North Carolina and soon became a stalwart in their baseball team.
Walker Jenkins's college highlights
As a junior in 2022, Jenkins batted .527 with ten home runs, forty RBIs, 13 doubles, and 18 stolen bases, earning him the Gatorade North Carolina Baseball Player of the Year Award in the process.
His impeccable form in college has earned him a place in USA Baseball Under-18 National Team. He is also widely expected to be a first-round pick in the upcoming MLB draft, going fourth overall to the Texas Rangers in MLB.com's recently concluded mock.
FAQs
A. Walker Jenkins is an American baseball outfielder currently plying his trade with the North Carolina Tar Heels college baseball team.
A. Walker Jenkins was born to Tana and Clay Jenkins on February 19, 2005.
A. Walker Jenkins is currently signed with the North Carolina Tar Heels where he plays college baseball.
A. No, Walker Jenkins has not played in any professional baseball leagues and is currently plying his trade with the North Carolina Tar Heels baseball team.
