Tyresse Turner Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Tyresse Anthony Turner
Born 01/05/2000 in Torrance, CA
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: S / Throws: R
School Southern California
Drafted in the 13th round (391st overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 2022 (signed for $125,000).

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A 38th-round pick by the Marlins out of high school, Turner steadily progressed as a hitter over three seasons at Southern California and had a career-best performance this spring. He hit .330/.419/.514 with 15 doubles, 15 stolen bases and nearly as many walks (25) as strikeouts (27). A 5-foot-10, 170-pound infielder, Turner sprays the ball around the field with a quick, flat swing and a line-drive approach. He has good timing and a natural feel for the barrel that allows him to make impressively hard contact for his thin frame. Turner's power is well below-average and he won't be much of a home run threat, but he can drive balls into the gaps and rack up extra bases with his plus-plus speed. He’s also a threat on the bases and stole 40 bags in 49 attempts in his college career. A former shortstop, Turner’s arm is well below-average and will limit him to second base, where he has fast, reliable hands and a quick transfer. He can also play center field and left field as needed.

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School: Southern California Committed/Drafted: Marlins ’19 (38)
Age At Draft: 22.5
BA Grade: 35/High
Scouting Grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 30 | Run: 70 | Field: 50 | Arm: 30
Turner has steadily progressed as a hitter with Southern California over his three seasons and finished the 2022 season with a career-best performance as a hitter, slashing .330/.419/.514 with 15 doubles, 15 stolen bases and nearly as many walks (25) as strikeouts (27). A 5-foot-10, 170-pound infielder, Turner sprays the ball around the field with good timing and a line drive approach but has well below-average power and isn’t likely to be a home run threat in pro ball. Instead, he should be a disruptive runner who regularly turns in 70-grade times from home to first and should be able to turn singles in the gap into doubles. He’s stolen 40 bags in 49 attempts (81.6%) throughout his collegiate career and has the speed that should play in center field if he moves off the dirt in pro ball. A former shortstop, Turner’s arm is well below-average now and will limit him to second base, where he does have reliable, fast hands and a quick transfer.