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Turner's time: catcher shines on all levels in Oklahoma

( Charlie Kaijo)

Arkansas catcher Michael Turner runs toward first base during an NCAA Tournament game against Oklahoma State on Monday, June 6, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla.

STILLWATER, Okla. — Whether University of Arkansas catcher Michael Turner was at the plate or behind it at the NCAA Stillwater Regional, he made big plays.

The left-handed hitting Turner batted .444 (8 for 18), drove in 11 runs, scored 5 times and even stole his first base of the season playing four games at the regional.

Defensively, Turner threw out two players trying to steal second base and picked off another at first base.