TOPEKA (KSNT) — Former Kansas State infielder Kaelen Culpepper has been selected for the 2026 All-Star Futures Game.

Culpepper is currently a member of the Twins organization playing for their Triple-A affiliate, the St. Paul Saints. He was a first-round pick in 2024 by Minnesota.

This season, Culpepper is batting .272 with a .376 on-base percentage and a .492 slugging percentage. The former Wildcat has totaled 68 hits, 14 home runs and 43 RBI.

An All-American at K-State, Culpepper was a three-year starter for the ‘Cats and an All-Big 12 performer before turning pro.

The game will be played on Sunday, July 12 at noon ET.

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