Trea Turner Bio
Trea Vance Turner is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played for the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers. At the international level, he represents the United States national team. Turner played college baseball at North Carolina State University before being selected by the San Diego Padres in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft. He signed an 11-year, $300 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies in December 2022.
Early Life and Background
Trea Vance Turner was born on June 30, 1993, in Boynton Beach, Florida, to parents Mark and Donna Turner. He grew up with an older sister named Teal. Turner attended Park Vista Community High School in Lake Worth, Florida, where he played for the school’s baseball team. He was lightly recruited by college programs, receiving scholarship offers only from North Carolina State University and Florida Atlantic University.
Turner was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 20th round (602nd overall) of the 2011 MLB draft but chose to attend college instead. He enrolled at North Carolina State University, where he played for the NC State Wolfpack baseball team in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Path to Professional Baseball
As a freshman at NC State in 2012, Turner switched positions from shortstop to third baseman. He posted impressive numbers with a .336 batting average, .432 on-base percentage, and a school-record 57 stolen bases while being caught only four times. His 57 steals surpassed the total of 158 Division I teams and tied the ACC record for steals in a single game with five.
During his junior year in 2014, Turner hit .321 with eight home runs and 26 stolen bases. He won the Brooks Wallace Award, given annually to the best shortstop in NCAA Division I. Following his collegiate career, Turner was selected by the San Diego Padres in the first round (13th overall) of the 2014 MLB draft and signed on June 13 for a $2.9 million signing bonus.
Trea Turner Career
Minor League Development (2014–2015)
Turner made his professional debut on June 16, 2014, with the Eugene Emeralds of the Class A-Short Season Northwest League. After batting .228 in 26 games, he was promoted to the Fort Wayne TinCaps of the Class A Midwest League, where he hit .369 in 46 games. In December 2014, the Padres traded Turner to the Washington Nationals as part of a three-team deal involving the Tampa Bay Rays. Due to draft rules prohibiting trades within the same year, Turner remained with the Padres until mid-June 2015.
He was assigned to the San Antonio Missions of the Class AA Texas League in 2015, hitting .322 with five home runs, 35 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases. On June 14, 2015, the trade was completed, and the Nationals assigned Turner to the Harrisburg Senators of Class AA. After ten games, he was promoted to the Syracuse Chiefs of Class AAA. Turner represented the Nationals at the 2015 All-Star Futures Game.
Washington Nationals Era (2015–2021)
Turner made his MLB debut on August 21, 2015, and went nine at-bats before collecting his first hit on September 3. He finished that season with a .225 batting average through 40 at-bats. In 2016, Turner split time between Syracuse and Washington. He won the National League Rookie of the Month Award for August, hitting .357 with five home runs and 11 stolen bases. He finished second in NL Rookie of the Year voting despite playing in only 73 games.
Originally developed as a shortstop, Turner debuted in the majors as Washington’s starting center fielder in 2016 due to team needs. He returned to shortstop full-time in 2017 after the Nationals traded Danny Espinosa to the Los Angeles Angels. On April 25, 2017, Turner hit for the cycle against the Colorado Rockies. That June, he tied the franchise record with four stolen bases in a game against the New York Mets. He later suffered a non-displaced fracture in his right wrist after being hit by a pitch from Cubs reliever Pedro Strop.
In 2018, Turner led the National League with 43 stolen bases and recorded the fastest baserunning sprint speed among major league shortstops at 30.1 feet per second. On July 5, 2018, he hit his first career grand slam and drove in eight runs during a franchise-record 9-run comeback against the Miami Marlins.
Turner helped the Nationals win their first World Series championship in 2019, hitting his first career postseason home run in the NL Wild Card Game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He underwent surgery on his right index finger in November 2019. In the shortened 2020 season, Turner batted .335 with 12 home runs in 59 games, leading the NL with 78 hits and four triples.
On June 30, 2021 (his 28th birthday), Turner hit for the cycle for the third time in his career, tying the MLB record. He led the majors with a .328 batting average and 195 hits that season, earning his first All-Star selection.
Los Angeles Dodgers (2021–2022)
On July 30, 2021, the Nationals traded Turner to the Los Angeles Dodgers alongside Max Scherzer in exchange for Josiah Gray, Keibert Ruiz, Gerardo Carrillo, and Donovan Casey. With the Dodgers, Turner hit .338 with 10 home runs and 11 steals. He finished the 2021 season leading the majors with a .328 batting average and 195 hits while leading the National League with 32 stolen bases.
Prior to the 2022 season, Turner signed a one-year, $21 million contract with the Dodgers. He was named the starting shortstop for the 2022 All-Star Game and recorded his 1,000th career hit on August 29. For the season, he hit .298 with 21 home runs and 100 RBIs while leading the league in plate appearances and at-bats. He earned his second consecutive All-Star selection and won the Silver Slugger Award and All-MLB First Team honors.
Philadelphia Phillies (2023–Present)
On December 8, 2022, Turner signed an 11-year, $300 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. He struggled early in the 2023 season, batting .235 with 10 home runs and 34 RBIs through early August. However, after a viral social media video from Phillies superfan Jon McCann encouraging fans to give Turner a standing ovation, he began a ten-game hitting streak. In the 48 games following the ovation, Turner batted .337 with 16 home runs and 42 RBIs. On August 19, 2023, he became the third player in Phillies history to hit two home runs in the same inning. He ended the season with 30 stolen bases without being caught, setting an MLB record for most steals without being thrown out in a single season.
In 2024, Turner earned his third All-Star selection, becoming the first Phillies shortstop voted by fans to start the game since Jimmy Rollins in 2002. On August 18, 2025, he recorded his 1,500th career hit with a three-run home run, becoming the 671st player in MLB history to reach that milestone.
Notable International Career
Turner represented the United States in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Throughout the tournament, he slashed .391/.440/1.043 with five home runs over 25 plate appearances. He hit a game-winning grand slam against Venezuela in the quarterfinals and a home run in the championship game against Japan. His five home runs tied the World Baseball Classic record. Turner was named to the All-Classic Team and was one of only two players selected unanimously.
Trea Turner Career Wins
Turner has established himself as one of the most dynamic players in baseball, combining elite speed with consistent hitting. His career highlights include leading the National League in stolen bases twice and batting average twice. He has hit for the cycle four times in his career, making him one of the most prolific cycle hitters in MLB history. Turner has accumulated over 1,600 career hits, nearly 200 home runs, and more than 330 stolen bases through June 2026.
MLB Career Statistics
Turner’s career statistics through June 29, 2026, reflect his consistency and power-speed combination. He has maintained a .293 career batting average while accumulating 1,611 hits, 194 home runs, 666 RBIs, and 331 stolen bases. His ability to impact games on the bases and at the plate has made him a foundational player for every team he has joined.
Awards and Honors
Turner has earned multiple All-Star selections (2021, 2022, 2024), won a Silver Slugger Award (2022), been named to the All-MLB First Team (2022), and led the National League in stolen bases twice (2018, 2021) and batting average twice (2021, 2025). He was part of the 2019 World Series champion Washington Nationals and won the Brooks Wallace Award in college as the nation’s top shortstop.
Trea Turner Family
Family Background
Turner was born to Mark and Donna Turner in Boynton Beach, Florida. He has an older sister named Teal. Turner grew up as a fan of the Florida Marlins. He comes from a family that supported his athletic pursuits throughout his development.
Personal Life
Turner met his wife, Kristen Harabedian, while both attended North Carolina State University. Harabedian was a collegiate gymnast and had competed in high school gymnastics, once being featured in Sports Illustrated’s Faces in the Crowd in January 2010. The couple married in November 2018 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. They reside in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, during the offseason. The Turners have three children, with their son born in 2021.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season marked another milestone year for Turner. He captured his second National League batting title, solidifying his reputation as one of the premier hitters in baseball. His consistency at the plate remained remarkable, and he continued to provide defensive excellence at the shortstop position. Turner recorded his 1,500th career hit in August, joining an exclusive group of players to reach that milestone while playing for the Phillies.
Throughout the 2025 season, Turner served as a key contributor in the Phillies’ lineup, providing veteran leadership and offensive production. His ability to get on base, steal bases, and hit for power made him a central figure in the team’s pursuit of a playoff berth. He finished fifth in NL MVP voting for the season, recognizing his overall impact on the game.
Turner entered the 2025-2026 offseason as one of baseball’s most consistent performers, with his long-term contract providing the Phillies with a foundational player for years to come. His combination of speed, power, and defensive skill set him apart as one of the premier shortstops in the game.