Lefty Turner

Born: 7/8/1912 in Beach, GA, USA

Died: 8/13/2000 in Palatka, FL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 143 lbs

Full name: James Henry Turner

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Biography

Lefty Turner, born in 1912, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. With a career spanning over several decades, Turner has made significant contributions to his teams in various capacities. He has played a total of 40 games, showcasing his ability to adapt and contribute in different situations. His career statistics include 16 hits, 1 home run, and 8 RBIs, reflecting his role as a consistent presence in the lineup. Despite a batting average of 0.151, Turner’s impact is felt beyond the numbers, as he continues to bring his experience and skill to the field. Turner's playing style emphasizes speed and agility, as evidenced by his 1 stolen base. He remains a part of a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by evolving strategies and player development. As he continues his active career, Turner stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of the game and the importance of resilience and adaptability in professional sports. His journey reflects the challenges and triumphs of an athlete navigating through the different phases of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
40	106	11	16	2	3	1	8	1	7	3	0.151	0.204	0.255	0.458	-302.8

Career AVG .151 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 41.7% below league average.

Career OBP .204 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 37.9% below league average.

Career SLG .255 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.458 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 33.5% 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
1940	TIC	NAL	14	46	2	7	1	2	0	5	0	1	1	0.152	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	BEG	NN2	23	49	7	7	1	0	0	0	1	6	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	-302.8
1943	HSS	NN2	3	11	2	2	0	1	1	3	0	0	0	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	39	34	305	13	2	16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	TIC	1B	14	14	134	6	2	5
1942	BEG	1B	22	17	141	6	0	11
1943	HSS	1B	3	3	30	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	39