Davey Martinez has been effusive in his praise of Washington Nationals’ shortstop Trea Turner this season, talking often about Turner’s growth as a player and leader.
Going into play on Sunday afternoon in Atlanta, the 27-year-old shortstop led the majors with a .368 AVG, was first in the big leagues in hits (with 57), fourth in OPS (1.053), sixth overall with a .632 SLG, tied for sixth in runs scored (32) and eighth in OBP (.421). That’s impressive, alright.
Turner went 1 for 4 with a run scored in Sunday’s finale with the Braves, which left him with a .