Matt Turner

Born: 2/18/1967 in Lexington, KY, USA

Died: 1/27/2019 in Lexington, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-04-23 | Final Game: 1994-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: William Matthew Turner

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Biography

Matt Turner, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1994. Known for his effective delivery and composure on the mound, Turner finished his career with a record of 5-5 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.79. Over the course of his brief tenure in the league, he recorded 64 strikeouts and added a single save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief situations. Turner's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the increasing emphasis on offensive production that would soon dominate the late 1990s. Despite the challenges of a competitive era, Turner's performance reflected the skills and determination that characterized many pitchers of his time. His solid ERA and ability to limit runs underscored his value to the teams he played for, as he navigated the highs and lows of professional baseball. While his time in the majors was short, Turner's legacy remained as a testament to the dedication and talent required to compete at the highest level.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	5	64	0	0	0	1	80.7	68	25	7	33	64	2.79	0

Career ERA 2.79 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 35.5% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1993	MIA	NL	4	5	55	0	0	0	0	68.0	55	22	26	59	2.91	4.19 (+31%)	-
1994	CLE	AL	1	0	9	0	0	0	1	12.7	13	3	7	5	2.13	4.51 (+53%)	-63.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
64	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1993	MIA	NL	55	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1994	CLE	AL	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	64	0	3	11	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1993	FLO	P	55	0	3	11	0	0
1994	CLE	P	9	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	64

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1994	CLE	AL	$139,000
Total Career Earnings			$139,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Middle Georgia College	Cochran	GA	1986