Spencer Turnbull

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148+13 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+23 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+13 innings of work against the Tampa Bay Rays. [19] After 7 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

On February 14, 2024, Turnbull signed a one-year, two million dollar contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. [25]

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. [26]

Personal life

Turnbull is the son of Jim and Missy Turnbull. [27] Turnbull is a Christian. [28]

See also

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Spencer Turnbull
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Turnbull with the Detroit Tigers in 2019
Philadelphia Phillies – No. 22
Pitcher
Born: (1992-09-18) September 18, 1992 (age 31)
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