Jacob Turner
Encyclopedia
Jacob Edward Turner is a baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers
.
in St. Louis, Turner compiled a record of 20–4 as well as two saves and 187 strikeouts. His high school pitching coach was former major league pitcher Todd Worrell
, and he also received coaching from former major league catcher Mike Matheny
.
Before the 2009 MLB Draft, Turner had committed to playing baseball at the University of North Carolina
under head coach Mike Fox.
by the Detroit Tigers
. Turner signed a major league contract with the Tigers for a guaranteed $5.5M, with the potential to reach $7M. Turner is represented by sports agent
Scott Boras
. He was placed on the Detroit Tigers 40-man roster in November 2009.
Prior to the 2010 season, Turner was named the 26th best prospect in baseball according to Baseball America
The same publication lists Turner as the No. 1 prospect in the Tigers system.
Turner began his career with the Tigers minor league A level affiliate West Michigan Whitecaps
. On June 23, 2010 Turner was promoted to the Tiger's high A affiliate, the Lakeland Flying Tigers.
Turner began the 2011 season at the Tiger's double-A affiliate, the Erie SeaWolves
. He was named the No. 1 Tigers prospect by Baseball America
, who also stated he had the best curveball
and changeup
in the system. Overall, Turner was listed as the 21st best prospect in baseball by Baseball America, and the 15th best by MLB.com
On July 30, 2011, Turner was recalled to replace Charlie Furbush
, who was traded to the Seattle Mariners
. He is expected to be sent back down to the minors after making his Major League debut the same day.
Turner's debut ended after 5.1 innings, 2 Earned Runs, 3 Hits, 3 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts.
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
.
High school career
During his career playing for Westminster Christian AcademyWestminster Christian Academy (Missouri)
Westminster Christian Academy is a private, Christian school, and is one of the biggest Christian schools in the country. It is a 7-12 grade secondary school with its main campus located in Town and Country, St. Louis County, Missouri, United States....
in St. Louis, Turner compiled a record of 20–4 as well as two saves and 187 strikeouts. His high school pitching coach was former major league pitcher Todd Worrell
Todd Worrell
Todd Roland Worrell is a retired Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers from to ....
, and he also received coaching from former major league catcher Mike Matheny
Mike Matheny
Michael Scott Matheny is the manager of the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball. He is also a former baseball catcher, playing for four different teams during his thirteen years in the major leagues...
.
Before the 2009 MLB Draft, Turner had committed to playing baseball at the University of North Carolina
North Carolina Tar Heels baseball
The North Carolina Tar Heels baseball team represents the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in NCAA Division I college baseball. They participate in the Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division....
under head coach Mike Fox.
Professional career
Turner was drafted ninth overall in the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft2009 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft was held June 9 to June 11 at the MLB Network Studios in New York City.The drafting order is as follows:-First-round selections:Key-Supplemental first-round selections:From Baseball America...
by the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
. Turner signed a major league contract with the Tigers for a guaranteed $5.5M, with the potential to reach $7M. Turner is represented by sports agent
Sports agent
A sports agent procures and negotiates employment and endorsement contracts for an athlete.In return, the sports agent generally receives between 4 and 10% of the athlete's playing contract, and 10 to 20% of the athlete's endorsement contract, though these figures vary...
Scott Boras
Scott Boras
Scott Boras is an American sports agent, specializing in baseball. He is the founder, owner and president of the Boras Corporation, a sports agency based in Newport Beach, Calif. that represents roughly 175 professional baseball clients, including many of the game's highest-profile players...
. He was placed on the Detroit Tigers 40-man roster in November 2009.
Prior to the 2010 season, Turner was named the 26th best prospect in baseball according to Baseball America
Baseball America
Baseball America is a magazine which covers baseball at every level, with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in high school, college, Japan, and the minor leagues. It is currently published in the form of a bi-weekly newspaper, five annual reference book titles, a weekly podcast, and a...
The same publication lists Turner as the No. 1 prospect in the Tigers system.
Turner began his career with the Tigers minor league A level affiliate West Michigan Whitecaps
West Michigan Whitecaps
The West Michigan Whitecaps are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Detroit Tigers, that plays in the Midwest League. Their home games are played in Comstock Park, Michigan, a suburb of Grand Rapids.-Franchise history:...
. On June 23, 2010 Turner was promoted to the Tiger's high A affiliate, the Lakeland Flying Tigers.
Turner began the 2011 season at the Tiger's double-A affiliate, the Erie SeaWolves
Erie SeaWolves
The Erie SeaWolves are a minor league baseball team based in Erie, Pennsylvania. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers Major League Baseball club....
. He was named the No. 1 Tigers prospect by Baseball America
Baseball America
Baseball America is a magazine which covers baseball at every level, with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in high school, college, Japan, and the minor leagues. It is currently published in the form of a bi-weekly newspaper, five annual reference book titles, a weekly podcast, and a...
, who also stated he had the best curveball
Curveball
The curveball is a type of pitch in baseball thrown with a characteristic grip and hand movement that imparts forward spin to the ball causing it to dive in a downward path as it approaches the plate. Its close relatives are the slider and the slurve. The "curve" of the ball varies from pitcher to...
and changeup
Changeup
A changeup is a type of pitch in baseball. Other names include change-of-pace, Bugs Bunny change-up, the dreaded equalizer, and simply change. The changeup is sometimes called an off-speed pitch, although that term can also be used simply to mean any pitch that is slower than a fastball...
in the system. Overall, Turner was listed as the 21st best prospect in baseball by Baseball America, and the 15th best by MLB.com
MLB.com
MLB.com is the official site of Major League Baseball and is overseen by Major League Baseball Advanced Media, L.P. . MLB.com is a source of baseball-related information, including baseball news, statistics, and sports columns...
On July 30, 2011, Turner was recalled to replace Charlie Furbush
Charlie Furbush
Charles "Charlie" R. Furbush is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball. He is 6'5" tall and weighs 215 pounds.-Early life and career:...
, who was traded to the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
. He is expected to be sent back down to the minors after making his Major League debut the same day.
Turner's debut ended after 5.1 innings, 2 Earned Runs, 3 Hits, 3 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts.