Derrick Turnbow, baseball player, 2000-2008

Derrick Turnbow

Born: 1/25/1978 in Union City, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-04-17 | Final Game: 2008-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Thomas Derrick Turnbow

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Biography

Derrick Turnbow was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2008. Born in 1978, Turnbow made a name for himself primarily as a relief pitcher and was known for his powerful fastball and ability to close games. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 17-16 with a 4.3 ERA and recorded 265 strikeouts, alongside 65 saves. His standout season came in 2005 when he earned an All-Star selection, highlighting his impact in the league during the mid-2000s. Turnbow's career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the rise of specialized relief roles and the increasing importance of the closer position. His contributions to the teams he played for, particularly the Milwaukee Brewers, showcased his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Despite the ups and downs typical of a relief pitcher's career, Turnbow's ability to secure saves and strikeouts left a lasting impression, solidifying his legacy within the fabric of early 21st-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 16 257 1 0 0 65 257.7 206 123 25 168 265 4.30 0

Career ERA 4.30 vs. league average 4.46 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2000 LAA AL 0 0 24 1 0 0 0 38.0 36 20 36 25 4.74 4.77 (+1%) -
2003 LAA AL 2 0 11 0 0 0 0 15.3 7 1 3 15 0.59 4.40 (+87%) -
2004 LAA AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 6.3 2 0 7 3 0.00 — -
2005 MIL NL 7 1 69 0 0 0 39 67.3 49 13 24 64 1.74 4.29 (+60%) 1864.9
2006 MIL NL 4 9 64 0 0 0 24 56.3 56 43 39 69 6.87 4.53 (-52%) -436.4
2007 MIL NL 4 5 77 0 0 0 1 68.0 44 35 46 84 4.63 4.47 (-4%) 1416.5
2008 MIL NL 0 1 8 0 0 0 1 6.3 12 11 13 5 15.63 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
257 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2000 LAA AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 LAA AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 LAA AL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 MIL NL 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 MIL NL 64 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 MIL NL 77 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 MIL NL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 257 1 22 25 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 ANA P 24 1 0 1 0 0
2003 ANA P 11 0 3 1 0 1
2004 ANA P 4 0 2 1 0 0
2005 MIL P 69 0 6 4 0 0
2006 MIL P 64 0 4 3 2 0
2007 MIL P 77 0 7 14 0 0
2008 MIL P 8 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 257

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 MIL NL $3,370,666
2007 MIL NL $2,470,667
2006 MIL NL $1,000,000
2005 MIL NL $322,000
2000 ANA AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $7,363,333