| Jacob Turner | |||||||||||||||
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 Turner with the Chicago Cubs | |||||||||||||||
| Pitcher | |||||||||||||||
| Born: (1991-05-21)May 21, 1991 (age 34) St. Charles, Missouri, U.S. | |||||||||||||||
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |||||||||||||||
| Professional debut | |||||||||||||||
| MLB: July 30, 2011, for the Detroit Tigers | |||||||||||||||
| KBO: March 24, 2019, for the Kia Tigers | |||||||||||||||
| Last appearance | |||||||||||||||
| MLB: August 7, 2018, for the Detroit Tigers | |||||||||||||||
| KBO: July 27, 2019, for the Kia Tigers | |||||||||||||||
| MLB statistics | |||||||||||||||
| Win–loss record | 14–31 | ||||||||||||||
| Earned run average | 5.37 | ||||||||||||||
| Strikeouts | 236 | ||||||||||||||
| KBO statistics | |||||||||||||||
| Win–loss record | 4–10 | ||||||||||||||
| Earned run average | 5.56 | ||||||||||||||
| Strikeouts | 95 | ||||||||||||||
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Jacob Edward Turner (born May 21, 1991) is anAmerican former professionalbaseballpitcher. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theDetroit Tigers,Miami Marlins,Chicago Cubs,Chicago White Sox, andWashington Nationals. He also played in theKBO League for theKia Tigers.
During his career playing forWestminster Christian Academy inTown and Country, Missouri, Turner compiled awin–loss record of 20–4 as well as twosaves and 187strikeouts.[1] Turner, who could throw 91 miles per hour (146 km/h) during his freshman year in high school, reached 98 miles per hour (158 km/h) in his senior year. He worked with formerMajor League Baseball (MLB)pitcherTodd Worrell, and also received coaching from former MLBcatcherMike Matheny throughout his time at Westminster.[2][3]
Before the 2009 MLB Draft, Turner had committed to attendUniversity of North Carolina to playcollege baseball for theNorth Carolina Tar Heels baseball team under head coachMike Fox.[4]
Turner was drafted ninth overall, in the first round of2009 Major League Baseball draft by theDetroit Tigers.[5] Turner signed a major league contract with the Tigers for a guaranteed $5.5 million, with the potential to reach $7 million.[6] Turner was represented bysports agentScott Boras. He was placed on the Detroit Tigers40-man roster in November 2009.
Prior to the 2010 season, Turner was named the 26th best prospect in baseball according toBaseball America The same publication listed Turner as the No. 1 prospect in the Tigers system.[7]
Turner began his career with the Tigers' minor league A level affiliateWest Michigan Whitecaps. On June 23, 2010, Turner was promoted to the Tigers' high A affiliate, theLakeland Flying Tigers.[8]
Turner began the 2011 season at the Tigers'Double-A affiliate, theErie SeaWolves.[9] He was named the No. 1 Tigers prospect byBaseball America, who also stated he had the bestcurveball andchangeup in the system.[10] Overall, Turner was listed as the 21st best prospect in baseball byBaseball America,[11] and the 15th best byMLB.com[12] On July 30, 2011, Turner was recalled to replaceCharlie Furbush, who was traded to theSeattle Mariners.[13] He was sent down to the minor leagues after his debut, but was brought back up to the major league club when the major league rosters expanded to 40 players on September 1.[14]
On July 23, 2012, the Tigers traded Turner,Rob Brantly, andBrian Flynn to theMiami Marlins forAníbal Sánchez andOmar Infante.[15] During the rest of the 2012 season, Turner compiled a 1–4 record with a 3.38 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 29 strikeouts in seven starts (42.2 innings).[16]
Turner posted a 3.74 ERA in 20 starts for the2013 Marlins, but only went 3–8 as his team finished dead last in runs scored that season.[17] After pitching to a 4–7 record and a 5.97 ERA in 20 games in 2014, he wasdesignated for assignment on August 5, 2014.[18]
On August 8, 2014, theChicago Cubs acquired Turner from the Marlins for two minor league relief pitchers.[19] He pitched in eight games with the Cubs, with a 2–4 record and 6.49 ERA.[16]
Turner was diagnosed with a flexor strain and bone bruise on March 10, 2015,[20] and placed on the disabled list six days later.[21] He was moved to the 60-day disabled list on April 19.[22]
On October 27, 2015, Turner was claimed off waivers by theChicago White Sox. On December 2, they did not tender him a contract for the 2016 season, making him a free agent. Two days later, he re-signed with the White Sox on a one-year contract for $1.5 million.[23] He was sent outright to Triple-A on March 28. After left handed starterCarlos Rodon landed on the disabled list, the White Sox called up Turner to take his spot in the rotation on July 17. After allowing 12 runs in 2 starts for Chicago, Turner was sent to thebullpen. He was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–ACharlotte Knights on October 5. Turner elected free agency following the season on November 7.[24]
On December 13, 2016, Turner signed a minor league contract that included an invitation to spring training with theWashington Nationals.[25] He did not make the Opening Day roster but had his contract purchased from the Class-AAASyracuse Chiefs of theInternational League for a spot start against theColorado Rockies on April 24.[26] Turner remained with the team, transitioning to a bullpen role. He earned his first win with the Nationals on May 3, pitching four scoreless innings in relief against theArizona Diamondbacks.[27]
The Nationals designated Turner for assignment on July 1, 2017, after he gave up five runs in3+2⁄3 innings against theSt. Louis Cardinals in relief.[28] In total, Turner posted a 5.08 ERA in his first stint with the Nationals, striking out just over five batters per nine innings.[29] After Turner was outrighted to Syracuse, he joined the pitching rotation there until the Nationals again selected his contract July 17, 2017, to serve as a long relief option while they awaited the activation of newly acquired relieversSean Doolittle andRyan Madson.[30] He was called up again, on July 17, 2017, to provide pitching depth. He was once again DFA'd on July 18, 2017, without making an appearance for the team. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-ASyracuse Chiefs the next day. He elected free agency following the season on October 16.
On December 19, 2017, Turner signed a minor league contract with theMiami Marlins. The deal included an invitation to spring training.[31] His contract was purchased by the Marlins on March 29, 2018, and he was assigned to the Opening Day roster.[32] He was designated for assignment on April 8, 2018. Turner cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-ANew Orleans Baby Cakes.[33] He was released from the organization on June 2, 2018.[34]
On June 5, 2018, Turner signed a minor league contract with theDetroit Tigers.[35] Turner's minor league contract was purchased by the Tigers on August 7, 2018, when he started in place ofMike Fiers, who had been traded to theOakland Athletics the day before.[36] In his first start for the Tigers, he allowed seven runs, five of which were earned-runs, on six hits in just one inning.[37] He was designated for assignment by the Tigers on August 10.[38] After clearing waivers, Turner was sent outright to theToledo Mud Hens on August 13, 2018.[39] The Tigers had intended to purchase Turner's minor league contract six days later and have him start on August 19, 2018, due to injuries but MLB rules state a player has to wait ten days after being designated for assignment before being called up.[40] He declared free agency on October 3, 2018.[41]
On November 18, 2018, Turner signed with theKia Tigers of theKBO League. He became a free agent following the 2019 season.
Turner threw four main pitches: afour-seam fastball (90–93 mph), a sinkingtwo-seam fastball (89–93), acurveball (78–80) and aslider (84–86). He also used a rarechangeup (85–87), almost exclusively against left-handed hitters. He often relied upon the curveball with two strikes in the count.[42]
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