Jenkins played high school baseball at Cherokee High School in Georgia. Jenkins attended Kennesaw State University, where he played college baseball for the Owls under head coach Mike Sansing. As a junior, Jenkins was named the A-Sun Pitcher of the Year after going 8–1 with a 2.54 ERA, along with a 9.6 K/9, and a 1.03 WHIP.\n', '

Jenkins was selected in the first round (20th overall) of the 2009 MLB draft by the Toronto Blue Jays, and was given a $1,359,000 signing bonus. Baseball America ranked Jenkins as the Blue Jays 3rd best prospect going into 2010. Jenkins was called up to the Blue Jays on August 5, 2012, after posting a record of 5-9 with a 4.96 ERA in Double-A.\n', '

Jenkins made his major league debut on August 7, 2012, throwing the last 3 innings in a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. He surrendered only 2 hits, while striking out 2 and not issuing a walk.\n', '

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