Justin Turner, nicknamed "Red," is a professional baseball infielder and designated hitter currently playing for the Chicago Cubs. He has had a lengthy MLB career, playing for multiple teams including the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners. Turner is known for his hitting ability and versatility on the field.
November 23, 1984: Justin Turner Born
On November 23, 1984, Justin Matthew Turner, nicknamed "Red," was born. He is now a professional baseball infielder and designated hitter.
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2001: Rookie of the Month Award Creation
In 2001, the NL Rookie of the Month Award was created.
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2003: Freshman All-American and CWS Selection
In 2003, Justin Turner earned freshman All-American honors from Baseball America and was named to the College World Series all-tournament team.
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2004: College World Series Win
In 2004, Justin Turner's team, Cal State Fullerton, won the College World Series against Texas.
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2005: Played in Cape Cod Baseball League
In 2005, Justin Turner played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox.
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2005: Drafted by New York Yankees
In 2005, Justin Turner was selected in the 29th round of the Major League Baseball draft by the New York Yankees, but he did not sign.
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2006: Drafted by Cincinnati Reds
In 2006, Justin Turner was selected in the seventh round of the MLB draft by the Cincinnati Reds after playing college baseball.
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2006: Drafted by Cincinnati Reds
In 2006, Justin Turner was selected in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Cincinnati Reds and received a $50,000 bonus.
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December 9, 2008: Traded to Baltimore Orioles
On December 9, 2008, Justin Turner was traded to the Baltimore Orioles along with other players in exchange for Ramón Hernández.
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2008: Double-A Chattanooga Season
In 2008, Justin Turner finished the season with a .289 average and a .792 OPS while playing for Double-A Chattanooga.
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September 8, 2009: MLB Debut
On September 8, 2009, Justin Turner made his major league debut with the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park.
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2009: MLB Debut
In 2009, Justin Turner made his Major League Baseball debut with the Baltimore Orioles.
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2009: Assigned to Triple-A Norfolk
In 2009, Justin Turner was assigned to Triple-A Norfolk after spring training, where he finished the year with a .300 average.
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April 12, 2010: Recalled by Orioles
On April 12, 2010, Justin Turner was recalled from Norfolk by the Baltimore Orioles after Brian Roberts was placed on the injured list.
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May 21, 2010: Designated for Assignment
On May 21, 2010, Justin Turner was designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles.
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May 25, 2010: Claimed by New York Mets
On May 25, 2010, Justin Turner was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets and optioned to Triple-A Buffalo.
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April 19, 2011: Recalled to the Mets
On April 19, 2011, Justin Turner was called back up to the Mets after Brad Emaus was designated for assignment.
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May 15, 2011: First MLB Home Run
On May 15, 2011, Justin Turner hit his first major league home run against the Houston Astros.
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May 2011: NL Rookie of the Month
In May 2011, Justin Turner was named the NL Rookie of the Month, marking the first time a Met won the award since its creation.
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May 6, 2012: Platooning at Shortstop
On May 6, 2012, Justin Turner began platooning at shortstop with Jordany Valdespin for the Mets after Ruben Tejada went on the injured list.
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2013: Free Agency
After the 2013 season, Justin Turner was non-tendered by the Mets, making him a free agent.
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February 5, 2014: Signed with Dodgers
On February 5, 2014, Justin Turner signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers after being seen hitting by their bench coach Tim Wallach.
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2014: Led Dodgers in Batting Average
In 2014, Justin Turner led the Los Angeles Dodgers with a .340 batting average.
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January 16, 2015: Signed Contract with Dodgers
On January 16, 2015, Justin Turner signed a one-year contract with the Dodgers for $2.5 million, avoiding salary arbitration.
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2015: LDS Record
In the 2015 National League Division Series against the Mets, Justin Turner set an LDS record with six doubles.
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January 2016: Signed Contract to Avoid Arbitration
In January 2016, Justin Turner signed a one-year, $5.1 million contract with the Dodgers to avoid salary arbitration.
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December 23, 2016: Signed Four-Year Contract with Dodgers
On December 23, 2016, Justin Turner signed a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers valued at $64 million.
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2016: Career Highs
In 2016, Justin Turner achieved career highs in games played (151), home runs (27), and RBI (90).
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2017: All-Star and NLCS MVP
In 2017, Justin Turner became an All-Star and won the National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award while playing for the Dodgers.
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2017: All-Star and NLCS MVP
In 2017, Justin Turner earned an All-Star selection, set a Final Vote record with 20.8 million votes, and was named co-MVP of the National League Championship Series with Chris Taylor.
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March 19, 2018: Wrist Injury
On March 19, 2018, Justin Turner was hit by a pitch on his left wrist during a spring training game, resulting in a non-displaced fracture.
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September 4, 2018: Roberto Clemente Award Nominee
On September 4, 2018, Justin Turner was nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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2019: Defensive Stats
In 2019, Justin Turner had -3 Defensive Runs Saved (DRS), ranking 13th-lowest among qualifying third basemen.
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2020: COVID-19 Controversy
During the 2020 World Series, Justin Turner tested positive for COVID-19 and was removed from Game 6, but he later returned to the field for the celebratory photo, violating MLB protocols.
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2020: Hit By Pitch Record
During the 2020 season, Justin Turner tied and broke the Dodgers franchise record for being hit by a pitch.
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2020: Roy Campanella Award
In 2020, Justin Turner was voted by his teammates as the winner of the Roy Campanella Award, becoming the first three-time winner in franchise history.
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2020: World Series Win
In 2020, Justin Turner won the World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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February 19, 2021: Re-signed with Dodgers
On February 19, 2021, Justin Turner re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a two-year, $34 million contract.
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August 29, 2021: Pitching Debut
On August 29, 2021, Justin Turner made his pitching debut in the ninth inning of the Dodgers' game against the Colorado Rockies.
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2021: All-Star Selection
In 2021, Justin Turner was selected as an All-Star for the second time in his career.
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2022: Split Time Between Positions
In 2022, Justin Turner split his time between third base and designated hitter, appearing in 128 games.
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2022: Roberto Clemente Award
In 2022, Justin Turner won the Roberto Clemente Award for his philanthropic work.
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January 6, 2023: Signed with Boston Red Sox
On January 6, 2023, Justin Turner signed a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox.
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2023: Dodgers Declined Option
On November 10, the Dodgers declined his $16 million option for the 2023 season, making Justin Turner a free agent.
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January 30, 2024: Signed with Toronto Blue Jays
On January 30, 2024, Justin Turner signed a one-year, $13 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, becoming the 50th-oldest player in the American League.
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June 2024: Became part-owner and ambassador for Beard Club
In June 2024, Justin Turner became a part-owner and ambassador for Beard Club.
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July 2024: Birth of Son, Bo Jordan Turner
In July 2024, Justin Turner and his wife Kourtney Pogue welcomed their son, Bo Jordan Turner, into the world.
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July 29, 2024: Traded to Seattle Mariners
On July 29, 2024, Justin Turner was traded to the Seattle Mariners for minor leaguer RJ Schreck.
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2024: Most Endorsed MLB Athlete
In 2024, Justin Turner was the most endorsed MLB athlete with 20 deals.
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2024: Player Option
Justin Turner's contract with the Red Sox included a player option for 2024.
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February 20, 2025: Signed with Chicago Cubs
On February 20, 2025, Justin Turner signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the Chicago Cubs.
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