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Walker Jenkins just took key step toward making MLB debut and Twins fans are excited

The Twins promoted outfielder Walker Jenkins to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, according to Twins Daily's JD Cameron. Jenkins ranks as the Twins' No. 1 prospect and MLB's No. 14 prospect, per MLB Pipeline.

Jenkins, 20, slashed .309/.426/.487 (156 wRC+) with seven home runs in 52 games for Double-A Wichita this season.

Jenkins throws with his right hand and has a smooth left-handed swing. He has elite plate discipline, as shown by his .426 on-base percentage in Double-A this year, and has struck out at a below-average rate (18.