Walker Jenkins: The talented teenager who is determined to be baseball’s best

1on1 with Jon Evans

Walker Jenkins: The talented teenager who is determined to be baseball’s best

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Published on Jul 28, 2023, 5:25:00 AM
Total time: 00:39:44

Episode Description

While most little league baseball players dream about making the major leagues, that’s never been enough for Walker Jenkins. Setbacks like not making the all-star team as a six-year-old have fueled his competitive fire to work harder and be better than everyone who has played the game. It made him a top draft pick of the Minnesota Twins, and earned him a multi-million dollar signing bonus. Now the teenager from Oak Island is getting his chance at pro ball, and his plans don’t include striking out. 

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