Career Timeline of Trea Turner: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Trea Turner, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Trea Turner is an American professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB. Before joining the Phillies, he played for the Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Turner also represents the United States on the national baseball team in international competitions. Known for his speed and hitting ability, he has established himself as a prominent player in Major League Baseball.

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2002: Jimmy Rollins Last Phillies Shortstop Voted to Start All-Star Game

In 2002, Jimmy Rollins was the last Phillies shortstop voted by fans to start the All-Star Game, a distinction broken by Turner in 2024.

2011: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2011, Trea Turner was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 20th round of the MLB draft, but he opted to play college baseball at North Carolina State University.

2012: Position Change and Record-Breaking Steals

In 2012, during his freshman year, Trea Turner switched from shortstop to third baseman, achieved a .336 batting average, recorded 57 stolen bases, and set an NC State record for steals, exceeding the team totals of 158 Division I teams. He also tied the ACC record for steals in one game.

December 19, 2014: Padres Agree to Trade Turner to the Nationals

On December 19, 2014, the Padres agreed to trade Trea Turner to the Washington Nationals as a player to be named later as part of a three-team trade.

2014: Drafted by the San Diego Padres

In 2014, Trea Turner was selected by the San Diego Padres in the first round of the MLB draft after playing college baseball at North Carolina State.

2014: Signed with the San Diego Padres and Professional Debut

In 2014, Trea Turner was selected by the San Diego Padres in the first round of the MLB draft. He signed on June 13, receiving a $2.9 million signing bonus, and made his professional debut three days later with the Eugene Emeralds.

June 14, 2015: Traded to the Nationals and Assigned to Harrisburg Senators

On June 14, 2015, Trea Turner was sent by the Padres to the Nationals to complete the December trade. The Nationals then assigned him to the Harrisburg Senators.

June 2015: Turner Stays with Padres Organization Until Mid-June

In June 2015, Trea Turner remained with the Padres organization until mid-June because he was ineligible to be traded for a year after being drafted.

August 21, 2015: Promotion to the Major Leagues

On August 21, 2015, Trea Turner was promoted to the major leagues by the Nationals and made his MLB debut that night.

2015: Assigned to the San Antonio Missions

In 2015, Trea Turner reported to spring training with the Padres and was assigned to the San Antonio Missions of the Class AA Texas League.

2015: Traded to the Washington Nationals

In 2015, Trea Turner was traded by the San Diego Padres to the Washington Nationals.

June 3, 2016: Called Up to Nationals for Series Against Reds

On June 3, 2016, Trea Turner was called up to the Nationals for a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds, where he went 3-for-3 with a walk in his first game.

2016: MLB Debut as Center Fielder

In 2016, Trea Turner made his major league debut with the Washington Nationals as a starting center fielder.

2017: Moved to Shortstop and Hit for the Cycle

In 2017, Trea Turner moved back to shortstop and, on April 25, he hit for the cycle against the Colorado Rockies.

2017: Moved to Shortstop for the Nationals

In 2017, Trea Turner transitioned back to his natural position of shortstop for the Washington Nationals.

2018: Climb Toward Stardom

In 2018, Trea Turner continued his climb toward stardom. On July 5, Turner had eight RBIs and hit his first career grand slam during a franchise-record 9-run comeback against the Miami Marlins. On July 8, Turner was announced as one of the five candidates in the 2018 All-Star Final Vote.

2019: World Series Win with Washington Nationals

In 2019, Trea Turner won the World Series with the Washington Nationals.

2020: Exceptional Performance in Shortened Season

During the shortened 2020 season, Trea Turner batted .335 with 12 home runs, leading the National League with 78 hits and four triples, and finishing 7th in NL MVP voting.

June 30, 2021: Hit for the Cycle for the Third Time

On June 30, 2021, which was Trea Turner's 28th birthday, he hit for the cycle for the third time in his career against the Tampa Bay Rays, tying the MLB record for career cycles.

July 30, 2021: Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers

On July 30, 2021, Trea Turner, along with Max Scherzer, was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Josiah Gray, Keibert Ruiz, Gerardo Carrillo, and Donovan Casey.

September 26, 2021: 100th Career Home Run

On September 26, 2021, Trea Turner hit his 100th career home run off Humberto Mejía of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2021: Traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers

During the 2021 season, Trea Turner was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

July 8, 2022: Named All-Star Game Starting Shortstop

On July 8, 2022, Trea Turner was named the starting shortstop for the 2022 All-Star Game.

August 29, 2022: 1,000th Career Hit

On August 29, 2022, Trea Turner recorded his 1,000th career hit, a 10th inning single off Marlins pitcher Huascar Brazoban.

August 31, 2022: Announced Participation in World Baseball Classic

On August 31, 2022, Turner announced that he would represent the United States in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

December 8, 2022: Signed with the Philadelphia Phillies

On December 8, 2022, Trea Turner signed an 11-year contract worth $300 million with the Philadelphia Phillies.

2022: Signed with the Philadelphia Phillies

After the 2022 season, Trea Turner became a free agent and signed an 11-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

August 19, 2023: Two Home Runs in the Same Inning

On August 19, 2023, Trea Turner became the third player in Phillies history to hit two home runs in the same inning during a 12–3 win against the Washington Nationals.

2023: Played in the World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Turner played in the World Baseball Classic, where he slashed .391/.440/1.043, leading the US team with a 1.483 OPS and five home runs. He was named to the All-Classic Team.

2024: Named to All-Star Team

In 2024, Turner was named to his third All-Star team, starting at shortstop for the National League. He was the first Phillies shortstop voted by fans to start since Jimmy Rollins in 2002.

August 18, 2025: Recorded 1,500th Career Hit

On August 18, 2025, Turner achieved his 1,500th career hit by hitting a three-run home run in the third inning. This accomplishment made him the 671st player in Major League Baseball history to reach this milestone, alongside 23 other active players, including his teammates Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos.