Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins carries young fan off field after collapse during national anthem
Minnesota Twins minor leaguer Walker Jenkins stepped up before Tuesday’s St. Paul Saints game, in a way that had nothing to do with his top prospect status.
Jenkins, the No. 14 overall prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline, went viral on Wednesday via a video that showed him taking care of a young fan who had collapsed while standing with the players during the national anthem.
Jenkins noticed the fan wobbling and was soon carrying him off the field, eventually giving him to a staff member at the dugout.
Walker Jenkins jumped into action and carried a young fan off the field who needed assistance. Just like a literal superhero.
Clip posted on Reddit: u/puzzleheaded-way6155#MNTwins | #MLBpic.twitter.com/G358DLHpjw
— Talkin’ Twins (@TalkinTwins) July 1, 2026
The Saints, the Twins’ Triple-A affiliate, confirmed Wednesday morning that the boy, named Lincoln, is doing well and has received some team merchandise.
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear a #23 Saints jersey.
We are happy to share Lincoln is doing well, and even got some new merch🥹💙 pic.twitter.com/yGs3dcc4Kb
— St. Paul Saints (@StPaulSaints) July 1, 2026
After helping out Lincoln, Jenkins proceeded to 3-for-5 with a double, triple and three runs scored in a 12-6 win over the Buffalo Bisons. He was a home run shy of the cycle.
The Twins selected Jenkins fifth overall out of South Brunswick High School in North Carolina at the 2023 MLB Draft. He quickly developed into one of the best prospects in the minors, showcasing five-tool talent while playing well above his age at each level.
This season, Jenkins is slashing .273/.394/.436 in 30 games with the Saints. With those numbers at only 21 years old, it might not be long before Jenkins makes his MLB debut.
