A brand-new Culpepper era is fast approaching the Twin Cities
It's nearing time for the young slugger to leave his mark.
USA Today A brand-new Culpepper era is fast approaching the Twin Cities originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Minnesota Twins fans likely had to do a double-take when their team selected Kaelen Culpepper with the 21st overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.
Unfortunately, he is not related to the former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper, but he is still an incredible athlete. He made a name for himself as a high school baseball player in Tennessee, where he hit . 394 as a senior.
That would catch the attention of Kansas State University, where he would go on to play his college ball. By his junior year, he was one of the top prospects in the draft class, while also moving from third base to shortstop. MORE: Twins 'biggest regret' is missed opportunity with $73.
5 million trade chip A brand-new Culpepper era is fast approaching the Twin Cities Coming into the 2026 season, Culpepper currently sits as the club's No. 2 prospect, right behind outfielder Walker Jenkins. What sets him apart from other prospects is his ability at the plate.