Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was named National League Player of the Month in recognition of a strong showing throughout August. It marks the first time in Turner’s career he’s received such an honor, and he’s the first Dodgers player to be recognized this season.
In 25 games (24 starts) during August, Turner batted .402/.491/.722 with 11 doubles, one triple, six home runs and 20 RBI. He produced a 14-game hitting streak during August, batting .464/.531/.786 over that stretch.
Among NL players with at least 50 plate appearances in August, Turner led the league in batting average, on-base percentage, on-base plus slugging (1.