Chris Turner
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| Born: | December 2, 1983 |
| Birthplace: | El Dorado, Arkansas |
| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 190 lbs |
| Bats: | Switch |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 2003: 15th Round by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | Texarkana College |
| High School: | El Dorado HS (AR) |
| ETA: | 2008 |
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Scouting Report
Chris Turner can play first base or outfield. His above average arm makes him an ideal candidate for RF. Turner has great power and has on-base skills, but his strikeout numbers are a concern. Turner is an average fielder. His speed is about average.
Pro Career
Chris Turner was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 15th round of the 2003 Amateur Draft. He was signed for $140,000. Turner made his pro debut that same year in the Gulf Coast League. There, he would post a .254/.338/.405 line with an alarming 36 strikeouts in only 126 at-bats. The next year, Turner would again be in the GCL. He would only have 68 at-bats before he was promoted to Lowell. For the Spinners, Turner wouldn't play that well, as he only had a .241/.265/.395 line. But the Sox continued to be agressive with him, as they promoted him to Sarasota. In Sarasota, he would go 3/11 with a double. In 2005, Turner flashed his potential while playing for the Greenville Drive, hitting .289/.361/.515 with 11 HR, 66 RBI's and 9 SB.
2006 was a big disappointment for Chris. Despite setting career-highs in home runs (18) and hits (98), Turner's strikeout numbers rose to an unacceptable amount, as he struck out 149 times in 403 at-bats.
In 22 games with the Single-A Lancaster JetHawks in 2007, Turner hit .160/.242/.358 and struck out a whopping 40 times in just 81 at-bats. He was released by the Red Sox on May 21, 2007.
Awards
- South Atlantic League Player of the Week (May 8-14, 2006)
External Links
- Chris Turner - Minor League Information Courtesy of Sox Prospects
