History of Trea Turner in Timeline

Trea Turner is a professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB. Prior to joining the Phillies, he played for the Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also represents the United States on the international baseball stage.

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1992: Marquis Grissom Ties Franchise Record

In 1992, Marquis Grissom tied the franchise record for stolen bases in a game. This record would eventually be tied by Trea Turner.

June 30, 1993: Trea Turner's Birth

On June 30, 1993, Trea Vance Turner was born. He would grow up to become a professional baseball shortstop.

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2002: Jimmy Rollins Last Phillies Shortstop All-Star

In 2002, Jimmy Rollins was the last Phillies shortstop to be voted by fans to start in an all-star game before Trea Turner in 2024.

2009: Chase Utley's Record for Most Steals

In 2009, Chase Utley set a record for most steals without being caught throughout a single season, a record that Trea Turner would later surpass.

January 18, 2010: Kristen Harabedian featured in Sports Illustrated

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

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 opted to play college baseball instead.

2012: Freshman Year at NC State

In 2012, as a freshman, Trea Turner switched positions from shortstop to third baseman and set an NC State record with 57 stolen bases.

2013: All-ACC First Team Selection

In 2013, Trea Turner achieved a .378 batting average with 7 home runs and 27 stolen bases, earning him a spot on the All-ACC first team.

December 19, 2014: Padres Agreed to Trade Turner to 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: Winner of the Brooks Wallace Award

In 2014, Trea Turner was named the winner of the Brooks Wallace Award, recognizing him as the best shortstop in NCAA Division I.

2014: Selected by the San Diego Padres in MLB Draft

In 2014, Trea Turner was selected by the San Diego Padres in the first round of the MLB draft, with the 13th overall selection. He signed for a $2.9 million signing bonus and debuted with the Eugene Emeralds.

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.

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

On June 14, 2015, Trea Turner was sent by the Padres to the Nationals and subsequently assigned to the Harrisburg Senators of the Class AA Eastern League.

June 2015: Officially Traded to Nationals

In June 2015, Trea Turner was officially traded to the Washington Nationals after remaining with the Padres organization until he was eligible to be traded.

August 21, 2015: MLB Debut

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

2015: Assigned to San Antonio Missions

In 2015, Trea Turner was assigned to the San Antonio Missions of the Class AA Texas League where he hit .322 with 5 home runs.

2015: Traded to the Washington Nationals

In 2015, Trea Turner was traded to the Washington Nationals.

June 3, 2016: Called Up to Nationals

On June 3, 2016, Trea Turner was called up to the Nationals for a three-game series. He had a strong first game, going 3-for-3 with a walk.

August 2016: Named NL Rookie of the Month

In August 2016, Trea Turner won the National League Rookie of the Month Award after hitting .357 with five home runs and 11 stolen bases.

2016: MLB Debut as Center Fielder

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

2017: Moved Back to Shortstop Position

In 2017, Trea Turner moved back to his natural shortstop position.

July 2018: Turner apologizes for offensive tweets

In July 2018, old Twitter posts made by Trea Turner during college, containing offensive language, became public. Turner apologized at a press conference before the Nationals' next game.

November 2018: Turner marries Kristen Harabedian

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

2018: Continued Climb Towards Stardom

In 2018, Trea Turner continued his climb toward stardom, showcasing his talent and potential in baseball.

April 2, 2019: Broke Right Index Finger

On April 2, 2019, Trea Turner broke his right index finger while attempting to bunt against the Philadelphia Phillies.

2019: Won World Series with Washington Nationals

In 2019, Trea Turner won the World Series as a member of the Washington Nationals.

2020: Led National League in Hits

In 2020, Trea Turner led the National League with 78 hits during the shortened 60-game season.

February 2021: Turner and Harabedian welcome their 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 the Third Time

On June 30, 2021, which was also his 28th birthday, Trea Turner hit for the cycle for the third time in his career, tying the MLB record. He achieved this against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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 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 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, a 10th inning single off Marlins pitcher Huascar Brazoban.

August 31, 2022: Turner announces participation in World Baseball Classic

On August 31, 2022, Trea 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: Free Agency and Signing with the 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 One 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 game against the Washington Nationals.

2023: MLB Record for Most Stolen Bases Without Being Caught

In 2023, Trea Turner set an MLB record by stealing the most bases in a season without being caught, achieving 30 stolen bases and 0 caught stealing.

2023: Turner shines in the 2023 World Baseball Classic

In 2023, during the World Baseball Classic, Trea Turner had a slash line of .391/.440/1.043 with a 1.483 OPS, leading the US team with five home runs. He hit a grand slam against Venezuela in the quarterfinal and a home run in the championship game against Japan. He was named to the All-Classic Team and tied the home run record.

2024: Named to Third All-Star Team

In 2024, Trea Turner was selected to his third all-star team, starting at shortstop for the National League. He became the first Phillies shortstop to be voted by fans to start the game since 2002.