Justin Turner, nicknamed "Red," is a professional baseball infielder and designated hitter currently playing for the Chicago Cubs. He has also played for the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and Seattle Mariners in his MLB career.
Justin Matthew Turner, nicknamed "Red," was born on November 23, 1984. He is an American professional baseball infielder and designated hitter.
The NL Rookie of the Month Award was created in 2001, and Justin Turner was the first Met to win the award in May 2011.
In 2003, Justin Turner earned freshman All-American honors from Baseball America after becoming the starting second baseman for California State University, Fullerton. He was also named to the 2003 College World Series all-tournament team as a shortstop.
In 2004, Cal State Fullerton, where Justin Turner played, won a two-game final over Texas in the College World Series.
In 2005, Justin Turner played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox.
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 with them.
In 2006, Justin Turner was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball draft and signed with the organization for a $50,000 bonus.
In 2006, Justin Turner was selected in the seventh round of the MLB draft by the Cincinnati Reds after playing college baseball for the Cal State Fullerton Titans.
On December 9, 2008, Justin Turner was traded to the Baltimore Orioles, along with Ryan Freel and Brandon Waring, in exchange for Ramón Hernández.
During the 2008 season, Justin Turner finished with a .289 average and a .792 OPS at the Double-A Chattanooga level.
On September 8, 2009, Justin Turner made his major league debut for the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park, pinch hitting for Melvin Mora and finishing the game at third base.
In 2009, Justin Turner made his Major League Baseball debut with the Baltimore Orioles.
In 2009, Justin Turner played mostly second and third base for Triple-A Norfolk, finishing the year with a .300 average and a .749 OPS.
On April 12, 2010, Justin Turner was recalled from Norfolk after Brian Roberts was placed on the injured list.
On May 21, 2010, Justin Turner was designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles.
On May 25, 2010, Justin Turner was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets from the Orioles and was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo.
On April 19, 2011, the Mets recalled Justin Turner after designating Brad Emaus for assignment.
On May 15, 2011, Justin Turner hit his first major league home run against the Houston Astros off Aneury Rodriguez, a three-run home run that capped off a five-RBI day.
In May 2011, Justin Turner was named the NL Rookie of the Month, becoming the first Met to win the award since its creation in 2001.
On May 6, 2012, Justin Turner began platooning at shortstop with Jordany Valdespin after Ruben Tejada went on the injured list.
After the 2013 season, Justin Turner was non-tendered by the New York Mets, making him a free agent.
On February 5, 2014, Justin Turner signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers with an invitation to spring training.
In 2014, Justin Turner played 109 games for the Dodgers, leading the team with a .340 batting average, hitting seven home runs, and recording 43 RBI.
On January 16, 2015, Justin Turner signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In the 2015 National League Division Series, Justin Turner led the Dodgers with a .526 average and a record six doubles, but the Dodgers lost the series. After the season, he had knee surgery.
In January 2016, Justin Turner signed a new one year, $5.1 million contract with the Dodgers to avoid salary arbitration.
On December 23, 2016, Justin Turner signed a four-year contract valued at $64 million with the Dodgers.
In 2016, Justin Turner played in a career-high 151 games, achieving career highs in home runs (27) and RBI (90), while batting .275.
In 2017, Justin Turner earned a spot in the MLB All-Star Game after winning the All-Star Final Vote with a record 20.8 million votes. He batted .322 with 21 home runs and was the co-MVP of the National League Championship Series. The Dodgers lost to the Houston Astros in the World Series.
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.
On September 4, 2018, Justin Turner was named the Los Angeles Dodgers' nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award.
During the 2019 season, Justin Turner batted .290/.372/.509 with 27 home runs and 67 RBIs, with a -3 Defensive Runs Saved (DRS).
During the 2020 COVID-19 shortened season, Justin Turner tied the Dodgers franchise record for being hit by a pitch and later broke the record. He missed two weeks due to a hamstring strain.
In 2020, Justin Turner played in 42 games for the Dodgers and was voted by his teammates as the winner of the Roy Campanella Award, becoming the first three-time winner in franchise history.
In the 2020 World Series, Justin Turner helped the Dodgers win the championship. However, he was pulled from Game 6 after testing positive for COVID-19 and later returned to the field to celebrate with the team, violating MLB protocols, which led to criticism.
On February 19, 2021, Justin Turner re-signed with the Dodgers on a two-year, $34 million contract, including a $14 million option for a third year.
On August 29, 2021, Justin Turner made his pitching debut in the ninth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies, throwing 10 pitches for three outs and receiving a standing ovation.
In 2021, Justin Turner was an All-Star while playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In 2022, Justin Turner split his time between third base and designated hitter, appearing in 128 games with a .278 batting average, 13 homers, and 81 RBIs.
In 2022, Justin Turner won the Roberto Clemente Award for his philanthropic work.
On November 10, 2022, the Dodgers declined Justin Turner's $16 million option for the 2023 season, making him a free agent.
On January 30, 2024, Turner signed a one-year, $13 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays and became the 5th-oldest player in the American League.
In June 2024, Turner became a part-owner and ambassador for Beard Club.
In July 2024, Turner and his wife welcomed their son, Bo Jordan Turner.
On July 29, 2024, Turner was traded to the Seattle Mariners for minor leaguer RJ Schreck.
In 2024, Turner became the most endorsed MLB athlete with 20 deals, surpassing teammates Julio Rodríguez and Corbin Carroll.
In 2024, Turner had a player option with the Boston Red Sox, following his one-year contract signed on January 6, 2023.
On July 8, 2025, Turner hit his 200th career home run off of Joey Wentz.
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