10 Facts About Spencer Turnbull

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Spencer Ketcham Turnbull was born on September 18,1992 and is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball.

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Spencer Turnbull attended Madison Central High School in Madison, Mississippi, and the University of Alabama, where he played college baseball for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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3.

Spencer Turnbull signed with the Tigers, receiving a $900,600 signing bonus.

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4.

Spencer Turnbull missed most of the 2016 season due to a shoulder impingement.

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5.

In 2019, Spencer Turnbull made the starting rotation out of spring training and earned his first MLB win on April 23.

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6.

Spencer Turnbull had the lowest run support of all qualifying major league starters, at just 2.

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7.

Spencer Turnbull did not make the Tigers opening day roster for the 2021 season, due to being placed on the non-baseball related injured list.

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8.

On June 5,2021, Spencer Turnbull was placed on the injured list with a right forearm strain, and was transferred to the 60-day injured list on July 7 after suffering a setback in his recovery.

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9.

On July 20,2021, it was announced that Spencer Turnbull would undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season.

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10.

Spencer Turnbull sits on the Tigers' 60-day Injured List as of April 6,2022.

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