History of Trea Turner in Timeline

Trea Turner is a professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB. He previously played for the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers. Turner also represents the United States national team in international competitions. He is known for his speed and hitting ability.

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June 30, 1993: Trea Turner's Birth

On June 30, 1993, Trea Vance Turner was born. He is an American professional baseball shortstop.

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January 18, 2010: Kristen Harabedian Featured in Sports Illustrated

On January 18, 2010, Kristen Harabedian, future wife of Trea Turner, was featured in Faces in the Crowd in Sports Illustrated for her accomplishments in high school gymnastics.

2011: Drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2011, Trea Turner was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 20th round of the MLB draft, but he chose to play college baseball instead.

2012: Freshman Year Achievements at NC State

In 2012, as a freshman at North Carolina State, Trea Turner switched to third baseman, achieved a .336 batting average, recorded 57 stolen bases, and was named to the All-Tournament Team in the ACC Tournament. His 57 steals set an NC State record.

2013: All-ACC First Team Selection

In 2013, Trea Turner achieved a .378 batting average with 7 home runs and 27 stolen bases. He was named to the All-ACC first team and received All-American honors from multiple baseball associations.

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

On December 19, 2014, the San Diego Padres agreed to trade Trea Turner to the Washington Nationals as part of a three-team trade.

2014: Won Brooks Wallace Award

In 2014, Trea Turner hit .321 with eight home runs and 26 stolen bases during his junior year. After the season, he was named the winner of the Brooks Wallace Award.

2014: Signed with San Diego Padres and Professional Debut

In 2014, Trea Turner signed with the San Diego Padres for a $2.9 million bonus and made his professional debut with the Eugene Emeralds, later being promoted to the Fort Wayne TinCaps.

2014: Drafted by San Diego Padres

In 2014, Trea Turner was selected by the San Diego Padres in the first round of the MLB draft.

June 14, 2015: Traded to the Nationals

On June 14, 2015, the San Diego Padres officially traded Trea Turner to the Washington Nationals, who then assigned him to the Harrisburg Senators.

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

In June 2015, Trea Turner remained with the Padres organization until mid-June due to eligibility rules after being drafted.

August 21, 2015: MLB Debut with the Nationals

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

2015: Assigned to San Antonio Missions

In 2015, Trea Turner reported to spring training with the Padres and was assigned to the San Antonio Missions. He also played in the Texas League that year.

2015: Traded to Washington Nationals

In 2015, Trea Turner was traded 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 Washington Nationals for a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. He played second base and shortstop.

August 2016: Named NL Rookie of the Month

In August 2016, Trea Turner was awarded the National League Rookie of the Month for his outstanding performance, including a .357 batting average, five home runs, and 11 stolen bases.

2016: MLB Debut as Center Fielder

In 2016, Trea Turner debuted in the major leagues as the Washington Nationals' starting center fielder.

2017: Moved to Shortstop Position

In 2017, Trea Turner returned to his original position as a shortstop for the Washington Nationals.

2017: Moved to Shortstop and Hit for the Cycle

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

July 2018: Offensive Tweets Controversy

In July 2018, Twitter posts made by Trea Turner during college, containing derogatory language, became public, leading to a tearful apology and press conference. Turner became the third player in July 2018 to have offensive tweets from his past discovered, following Josh Hader and Sean Newcomb.

November 2018: Marriage to Kristen Harabedian

In November 2018, Trea Turner married Kristen Harabedian at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Washington, D.C.

April 2, 2019: Broke Finger While Bunting

On April 2, 2019, Trea Turner broke his right index finger while attempting to bunt against the Philadelphia Phillies and was out of play until May 17.

2019: Won the 2019 World Series

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

February 2021: Birth of First Child

In February 2021, Trea Turner and his wife, Kristen Harabedian, announced the birth of their first child, a son.

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

On June 30, 2021, Trea Turner's 28th birthday, he hit for the cycle for the third time against the Tampa Bay Rays, tying an MLB record.

July 30, 2021: Traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers

On July 30, 2021, Trea Turner was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers along with Max Scherzer.

September 26, 2021: Hit 100th Career Home Run

On September 26, 2021, Trea Turner hit his 100th career home run against 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 Starter

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

August 29, 2022: Recorded 1,000th Career Hit

On August 29, 2022, Trea Turner recorded his 1,000th career hit against the Miami Marlins.

August 31, 2022: Announcement of World Baseball Classic Participation

On August 31, 2022, Trea Turner announced his decision to represent the United States in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

December 8, 2022: Signed with Philadelphia Phillies

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

2022: Became a Free Agent and Signed with 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 in a game against the Washington Nationals.