Dodgers News: Justin Turner Ranks High On MLB Networks Top-100 Players

Justin Turner has been the model of consistency since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2014. It goes beyond the numbers – Turner has been the consummate professional and quiet leader in the clubhouse and on the field.

Now, Turner is ranked the 22nd best player in all of the game on MLB Network’s Top-100 Players Right Now series.

Can you guess #22 on the #Top100RightNow? pic.twitter.com/6Q1cCLNCcu

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 14, 2019

MLB Network tweeted a blind item asking who was the batting average leader in the NL since the start of 2017. With a minimum of 800 plate appearances, it’s none other than the Dodgers’ third baseman. During that time, Turner has hit .318 in 822 at-bats. Equally important, this goes along with a .935 OPS.

It's @redturn2, of course! #Top100RightNow pic.twitter.com/QmgenCfERQ

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 14, 2019

Not long after, MLB Network released the tweet that announced Turner as the 22nd ranked player in the game by their standards. Moreover, it showed a few of the players he’s placed ahead of in average since the start of 2017. These names included Daniel Murphy, Charlie Blackmon, and Freddie Freeman. That’s three phenomenal hitters that Turner has out-paced.

So what are your thoughts on Turner ending up no. 22 on the list? Is it too high? Too low? Just about right? Overall, I feel like it’s pretty fair. Once you get to that point, it’s splitting hairs on this guy or that guy and his exact place. The take home message is the Dodgers have one of the best players in the game at the hot corner for the time being. It’s recognition that shouldn’t be ignored, and it’s earned a post here.

Sound off on your thoughts on Turner’s ranking, or just appreciation of the bearded fella in the comments!