Spencer Turnbull

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148+1⁄3 innings. His 17 losses led the major leagues. He also had the lowest run support of all qualifying major league starters, at just 2.65 runs per game. [12]

On July 31, 2020, Turnbull earned the win in a 7–2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. It was his first win in his last 19 starts, and his first-ever win at home following 18 previous starts at Comerica Park. [13] Turnbull started 11 of the Tigers' 58 games during the 2020 season, compiling a 4–4 record with a 3.97 ERA and 51 strikeouts in 58+2⁄3 innings.

Turnbull did not make the Tigers' Opening Day roster for the 2021 season, due to being placed on the non-baseball related (COVID-19) injured list. [14] He returned to the rotation on April 21, and won his season debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates. [15]

On May 18, 2021, Turnbull pitched the eighth no-hitter in Tigers history against the Seattle Mariners, recording nine strikeouts and two walks in a 5–0 win. It was the first no-hitter by a Tiger since Justin Verlander's in 2011. [16]

On June 5, 2021, Turnbull was placed on the injured list with a right forearm strain, and was transferred to the 60-day injured list on July 7 after suffering a setback in his recovery. [17] On July 20, it was announced that Turnbull would undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season. In nine games with Detroit in 2021, he posted a 4–2 record and 2.88 ERA. [18] Turnbull missed the entire 2022 season rehabilitating from surgery.

Turnbull returned to major leagues on April 2, 2023, allowing seven runs on eight hits and three walks in 2+1⁄3 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays. [19] After seven starts, in which he struggled to a 1–4 record and 7.26 ERA, Turnbull was optioned to Triple–A Toledo on May 7. [20] He was placed on the injured list with neck discomfort on May 12, [21] and transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 9. [22] On August 23, Turnbull was activated from the injured list and optioned to Triple–A Toledo. [23] On November 17, 2023, the Tigers did not tender a contract to Turnbull making him a free agent. [24]

Philadelphia Phillies (2024)

On February 14, 2024, Turnbull signed a one-year, two million dollar contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. [25] He made his first appearance and start with the Phillies on April 2, where he threw five innings and allowed three hits, no earned runs, no walks, and seven strikeouts. In 17 games, Turnbull logged a 2.65 ERA with 58 strikeouts. He was placed on the injured list with a lat strain on June 27, [26] and was transferred to the 60–day injured list on August 17. [27]

Pitch selection

Turnbull throws a four-seam fastball and a tailing two-seam fastball, each averaging 94–95 MPH (topping out at 98 MPH), a slider averaging 86–87 MPH, a curveball at about 80–81 MPH, and a changeup at about 86–88 MPH. The slider has been his most effective pitch, yielding only a .202 batting-average-against over his career. [28]

Personal life

Turnbull is the son of Jim and Missy Turnbull. [29] Turnbull is a Christian. [30]

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Spencer Turnbull
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Turnbull with the Detroit Tigers in 2019
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1992-09-18) September 18, 1992 (age 32)
Demopolis, Alabama, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 14, 2018, for the Detroit Tigers
Awards and achievements
Preceded by No-hitter pitcher
May 18, 2021		Succeeded by
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