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 his MLB career.

2003: Freshman All-American Honors

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.

2004: College World Series Championship

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 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.

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: Roy Campanella Award

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.

2020: World Series Win

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

2020: World Series Win and Controversy

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.

2021: All-Star Selection

In 2021, Justin Turner was an All-Star while playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2022: Roberto Clemente Award

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

2024: Most Endorsed MLB Athlete

In 2024, Turner became the most endorsed MLB athlete with 20 deals, surpassing teammates Julio Rodríguez and Corbin Carroll.

July 8, 2025: 200th Career Home Run

On July 8, 2025, Turner hit his 200th career home run off of Joey Wentz.