Missouri State

Background: Like his twin brother Jackson, Jake Walker completed his prep playing career at Jefferson City (Mo.) High School, where he hit .340 with a pair of home runs and 17 stolen bases as a middle infielder last spring...Prior to transferring to Jeff City, Walker was a three-year regular for Enid (Okla.) High School, helping the Plainsmen to a district runner-up finish as a sophomore in 2012...The switch-hitter turned in a strong 2012 summer with the Midwest Nationals, hitting .320 for the organization[apos]s 17U Red club. Personal: Jake William Walker is the son of Terry and Cindy Walker...Born August 29, 1995 in Enid, Okla...Twin brother of fellow MSU freshman Jackson Walker...Father played football at both Missouri and the United States Air Force Academy...Plans to major in criminology at MSU.