Trea Turner

Professional baseball player, MLB All-Star

Trea Turner - Professional baseball player, MLB All-Star
Born

June 30th, 1993
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player recognized for skills as a shortstop and center fielder. Entered Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2015 with the Washington Nationals. Contributed to the Nationals' victory in the 2019 World Series. Played for the San Diego Padres and earned All-Star selections in 2021 with the Nationals and in 2022 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Achieved a batting title in 2021 and finished among the league leaders in hits and stolen bases.

Won the 2019 World Series with Washington Nationals

Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2021 and 2022

Achieved a batting title in 2021

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