Jacob Edward Turner was born on May 21,1991 and is a former American professional baseball pitcher.
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21 Facts About Jacob Turner
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Jacob Turner played in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers, Miami Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and Washington Nationals.
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Jacob Turner worked with former Major League Baseball pitcher Todd Worrell, and received coaching from former MLB catcher Mike Matheny throughout his time at Westminster.
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Jacob Turner was drafted ninth overall, in the first round of 2009 Major League Baseball Draft by the Detroit Tigers.
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Jacob Turner signed a major league contract with the Tigers for a guaranteed $5.
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Jacob Turner was placed on the Detroit Tigers 40-man roster in November 2009.
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Jacob Turner began his career with the Tigers' minor league A level affiliate West Michigan Whitecaps.
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On June 23,2010 Jacob Turner was promoted to the Tigers' high A affiliate, the Lakeland Flying Tigers.
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Jacob Turner began the 2011 season at the Tigers' Double-A affiliate, the Erie SeaWolves.
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Jacob Turner was diagnosed with a flexor strain and bone bruise on March 10,2015, and placed on the disabled list six days later.
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Jacob Turner was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox on October 27,2015.
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Jacob Turner became a free agent after the 2016 season and signed with the Nationals on a minor league deal, which included an invitation to spring training.
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Jacob Turner remained with the team, transitioning to a bullpen role.
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Jacob Turner was called up again, on July 17,2017, to provide pitching depth.
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Jacob Turner was DFA'd on July 18,2017, without making an appearance for the team.
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Jacob Turner signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins on December 19,2017.
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Jacob Turner's contracted was purchased by the Marlins on March 29,2018, and he was assigned to the Opening Day roster.
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Jacob Turner cleared waivers and was outrighted to the New Orleans Baby Cakes.
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On June 5,2018, Jacob Turner signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.
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Jacob Turner often relies on the curveball with two strikes in the count.
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