When Washington Nationals fans think of Trea Turner, it’s not his bat that first comes to mind. However, his skills with the lumber are how he made his first impression.
In 2016, despite playing in only 73 games, Turner secured second place in the National League Rookie of the Year voting. His slash line of .342/.370/.567 mirrored that of teammate and N.L. MVP runner-up Daniel Murphy (.347/.390/.595).
On the team leaderboard, his 3.4 WAR sandwiched him between two other all-stars, Stephen Strasburg and Wilson Ramos. However, since 2016, Turner has not been the same.