Jacob Turner

Born: 5/21/1991 in St. Charles, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-07-30 | Final Game: 2018-08-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Jacob Edward Turner

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Biography

Jacob Turner, born in 1991, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 until his retirement in 2018. Known for his strong arm and potential as a top-tier starter, Turner made his debut for the Detroit Tigers, where he showcased his skills in the competitive landscape of the early 2010s, a period marked by a resurgence of power hitters and strategic pitching adjustments. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 14-31 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.37, while striking out 236 batters. Turner's journey in the majors included stints with multiple teams, where he continued to develop his craft amidst the evolving dynamics of baseball. Despite facing challenges in securing consistent performances, he contributed to his teams with his pitching versatility. Though he finished his career without any saves, Turner remained a notable figure for his potential and the promise he once held as a young pitcher. His playing years reflected the transitional phase of baseball, where traditional pitching styles were increasingly complemented by advanced analytics and data-driven strategies.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
14	31	102	56	1	0	0	369.0	426	220	50	144	236	5.37	0

Career ERA 5.37 vs. league average 4.04 across their career seasons — 32.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2011	DET	AL	0	1	3	3	0	12.7	17	12	4	8	8.53	3.94 (-116%)	-661.3
2012	DET	AL	1	1	3	3	0	12.3	17	11	7	7	8.03	4.01 (-100%)	-1194.4
2012	MIA	NL	1	4	7	7	0	42.7	33	16	9	29	3.38	4.01 (+16%)	132.4
2013	MIA	NL	3	8	20	20	1	118.0	116	49	54	77	3.74	3.87 (+3%)	-1703.4
2014	MIA	NL	4	7	20	12	0	78.3	106	52	23	54	5.97	3.74 (-60%)	-516.8
2014	CHC	NL	2	4	8	6	0	34.7	42	25	10	17	6.49	3.74 (-73%)	-
2016	CHW	AL	1	2	18	2	0	24.7	33	18	16	18	6.57	4.19 (-57%)	-
2017	WAS	NL	2	3	18	2	0	39.0	43	22	15	23	5.08	4.36 (-16%)	-1491.5
2018	MIA	NL	0	0	4	0	0	5.7	13	10	5	2	15.88	—	0.0
2018	DET	AL	0	1	1	1	0	1.0	6	5	1	1	45.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
102	77	1	7	2	1	0	0	0	2	38	0.091	0.114	0.143	0.257	0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 64.1% below league average.

Career OBP .114 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 64.3% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 64.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.257 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 64.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2011	DET	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2012	DET	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2012	MIA	NL	7	14	0	0	0	0	0	8	0.000	—	—	—	—
2013	MIA	NL	20	35	0	3	0	1	0	16	0.086	—	—	—	—
2014	MIA	NL	20	13	1	3	2	0	1	5	0.231	—	—	—	—
2014	CHC	NL	8	10	0	1	0	0	0	7	0.100	—	—	—	—
2016	CHW	AL	18	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2017	WAS	NL	18	5	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
2018	MIA	NL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2018	DET	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	102	56	34	53	5	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	DET	P	3	3	0	1	0	1
2012	DET	P	3	3	1	0	0	0
2012	MIA	P	7	7	1	10	0	0
2013	MIA	P	20	20	14	21	5	1
2014	MIA	P	20	12	11	9	0	1
2014	CHN	P	8	6	3	5	0	0
2016	CHA	P	18	2	2	1	0	0
2017	WAS	P	18	2	2	3	0	0
2018	MIA	P	4	0	0	2	0	0
2018	DET	P	1	1	0	1	0	0