Justin Turner, baseball player, 201 home runs, 2009

Justin Turner

Born: 11/23/1984 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-09-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 202 lbs

Full name: Justin Matthew Turner

Biography

Justin Turner is a professional baseball player, born in 1984, who is currently active in Major League Baseball. Since making his debut on September 8, 2009, Turner has established himself as a versatile position player known for his strong offensive capabilities and clutch performances. Over his career, he has played in 1,678 games, accumulating 1,580 hits, 198 home runs, and 814 RBIs, while maintaining a commendable batting average of .285. His ability to produce runs and hit for average has made him a key figure in the lineup of the teams he has played for. Turner is particularly recognized for his contributions during high-pressure situations, earning accolades such as the NLCS MVP, which underscores his impact in the postseason. With two All-Star selections to his name, he continues to demonstrate his skill and resilience on the field. Additionally, his 45 stolen bases highlight his versatility and athleticism, making him a well-rounded player in today's game. As he continues his career, Turner's leadership and experience play a significant role in shaping the dynamics of his team, reflecting the evolving nature of baseball in the modern era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1758 5709 811 1617 354 9 201 832 47 589 1012 0.283 0.360 0.454 0.814 14944.8

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +12.7% above league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +12.9% above league average.

Career SLG .454 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — +11.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.814 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0.00 0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.27 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
87 317 43 86 19 1 13 42 38 59 0.271

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2025 NLDS1 CHN 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500
2022 NLDS2 LAN 4 13 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.154
2021 NLCS LAN 4 10 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.200
2021 NLDS2 LAN 5 20 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.050
2021 NLWC LAN 1 4 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0.250
2020 NLCS LAN 7 25 6 7 2 0 1 1 3 4 0.280
2020 NLDS1 LAN 3 10 4 2 0 0 0 3 3 2 0.200
2020 NLWC1 LAN 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2020 WS LAN 6 25 5 8 4 0 2 2 1 8 0.320
2019 NLDS1 LAN 5 21 3 6 2 0 2 5 1 2 0.286
2018 NLCS LAN 7 29 2 7 0 0 1 3 1 7 0.241
2018 NLDS2 LAN 4 14 2 5 1 0 0 1 4 0 0.357
2018 WS LAN 5 24 2 8 2 0 0 0 2 6 0.333
2017 NLCS LAN 5 18 3 6 0 0 2 7 5 4 0.333
2017 NLDS1 LAN 3 13 1 6 0 0 1 5 1 1 0.462
2017 WS LAN 7 25 4 4 2 0 1 2 4 4 0.160
2016 NLCS LAN 6 20 1 4 0 0 1 3 2 3 0.200
2016 NLDS2 LAN 5 15 5 6 0 1 1 5 5 2 0.400
2015 NLDS2 LAN 5 19 2 10 6 0 0 4 1 3 0.526
2014 NLDS2 LAN 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 162 127 874 90 9 78
2B 143 107 217 311 12 61
3B 990 895 503 1637 82 144
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 1 0 1 0 0 0
SS 46 30 44 92 6 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 162
Second Base 143
Third Base 990
Shortstop 46
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 295

Awards & Honors

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 LAN NL $5,100,000
2015 LAN NL $2,500,000
2014 LAN NL $1,000,000
2013 NYN NL $504,547
2012 NYN NL $491,209
Total Career Earnings $9,595,756

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Fullerton Fullerton CA 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2018 Most Valuable Player NL 14th 10.0 420 0
2017 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 43.0 420 0
2016 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 44.0 420 0