Justin Turner's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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Justin Turner

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Justin Turner.

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 MLB. Turner is known for his hitting ability, particularly in clutch situations, and his strong defensive skills at third base. He had a prominent role with the Los Angeles Dodgers, contributing to their success, including a World Series championship in 2020. He is recognized as a leader and a key player on any team he is on.

2 days ago : Justin Turner to start for Cubs in Arizona, Suzuki moves up.

Justin Turner receives his first start for the Chicago Cubs, playing first base in Arizona. Seiya Suzuki also moves up in the lineup, with Boyd starting.

2003: Freshman All-American Honors and College World Series

In 2003, Justin Turner earned freshman All-American honors from Baseball America and was named to the 2003 College World Series all-tournament team as a shortstop. During the CWS, Turner was hit in the face by a fastball after going 3-for-3 including a home run.

2004: College World Series Win

In 2004, Cal State Fullerton, where Justin Turner played, won a two-game final over Texas in the College World Series.

May 2011: NL Rookie of the Month

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.

2017: All-Star and NLCS MVP

In 2017, Justin Turner was an All-Star and won the National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award with the Dodgers.

2017: All-Star Final Vote Winner

Justin Turner won the All-Star Final Vote in 2017 with 20.8 million votes and finished the season with a .322 batting average and 21 home runs. Turner and Chris Taylor were selected as the co-MVPs of the 2017 National League Championship Series.

September 4, 2018: Roberto Clemente Award Nominee

On September 4, 2018, Justin Turner was named the Los Angeles Dodgers' nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award.

2020: COVID-19 Positive Test and World Series Victory

During the 2020 World Series, Justin Turner was pulled from Game 6 after testing positive for COVID-19, then returned to the field to celebrate with teammates, leading to criticism. The Dodgers won the championship.

2020: Tied Franchise Record

During the 2020 season, Justin Turner tied Zack Wheat's franchise record for being hit by a pitch as a Dodger on Opening Day.

2020: Roy Campanella Award

In 2020, Justin Turner was voted by his teammates as the winner of the Roy Campanella Award, marking his third win and making him the first three-time winner in franchise history.

2020: World Series win with Dodgers

In 2020, Justin Turner won the World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2021: All-Star Selection

In 2021, Justin Turner was an All-Star.

2022: Roberto Clemente Award

In 2022, Justin Turner won the Roberto Clemente Award for his philanthropic work.

2024: Most Endorsed MLB Athlete

In 2024, Justin Turner was recognized as the most endorsed MLB athlete with 20 deals, surpassing his then-Mariners teammate Julio Rodríguez and Arizona Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll, according to a report by Sponsor United.