Jerry Turner

Born: 1/17/1954 in Texarkana, AR, USA

Died: 8/20/2023 in Lancaster, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-02 | Final Game: 1983-06-17

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Webber Turner

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Biography

Jerry Turner, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1974 and 1983. Known for his versatility as a position player, Turner participated in 733 games throughout his career. He showcased a balanced offensive skill set, accumulating 448 hits, 45 home runs, and 238 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .257. Alongside his hitting prowess, Turner demonstrated speed on the basepaths, successfully stealing 45 bases, which added a dynamic element to his playing style. Turner's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by a shift towards more athleticism and power hitting. Though he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant. Turner was recognized for his ability to perform in various roles, making him a valuable asset to his clubs. His journey through the league reflected the changing landscape of baseball during the late 1970s and early 1980s, where players were increasingly expected to contribute in multiple facets of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
733	1742	222	448	73	9	45	238	45	159	245	0.257	0.319	0.387	0.706	8.3

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.706 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — near 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
1974	SDP	NL	17	48	4	14	1	0	0	2	2	3	5	0.292	—	—	—	—	-44.4
1975	SDP	NL	11	22	1	6	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	SDP	NL	105	281	41	75	16	5	5	37	12	32	38	0.267	.255 (+4%)	.320 (+6%)	.360 (+14%)	.681 (+10%)	491.2
1977	SDP	NL	118	289	43	71	16	1	10	48	12	31	43	0.246	.264 (-7%)	.329 (-4%)	.401 (+3%)	.730 (avg)	-51.7
1978	SDP	NL	106	225	28	63	9	1	8	37	6	21	32	0.280	.257 (+9%)	.323 (+8%)	.378 (+15%)	.702 (+12%)	505.5
1979	SDP	NL	138	448	55	111	23	2	9	61	4	34	58	0.248	.265 (-7%)	.329 (-9%)	.397 (-7%)	.727 (-8%)	-773.8
1980	SDP	NL	85	153	22	44	5	0	3	18	8	10	18	0.288	.264 (+9%)	.326 (+3%)	.387 (-2%)	.714 (avg)	11.0
1981	SDP	NL	33	31	5	7	0	0	2	6	0	4	3	0.226	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	CHW	AL	10	12	1	2	0	0	0	2	0	1	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	DET	AL	85	210	21	52	3	0	8	27	1	20	37	0.248	.261 (-5%)	.324 (-4%)	.388 (-3%)	.712 (-4%)	-129.6
1983	SDP	NL	25	23	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	0.130	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	386	335	602	31	27	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	SDN	OF	13	11	14	1	0	0
1975	SDN	OF	4	4	10	0	1	0
1976	SDN	OF	74	68	115	6	5	0
1977	SDN	OF	69	62	114	10	7	2
1978	SDN	OF	58	46	91	5	3	0
1979	SDN	OF	115	104	197	7	9	2
1980	SDN	OF	34	26	44	2	0	1
1981	SDN	OF	4	2	5	0	1	0
1981	CHA	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
1982	DET	OF	13	11	10	0	1	0
1983	SDN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0