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My Take
Justin Turner is a player I admire for reasons beyond statistics. A late-blooming infielder out of Long Beach, he reinvented himself and became the heart of the Dodgers, earning NLCS MVP honors in 2017. But the award that tells me the most is the 2022 Roberto Clemente Award, given for character and community service, not just hitting. That red beard has become a symbol of stubborn persistence, and his willingness to keep playing across many clubs and even the Mexican League speaks to a genuine love of the game. He is the rare star respected as much for the man as the ballplayer.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Justin Turner
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャスティン・ターナー
- Reading
- じゃすてぃん・たーなー
- Born
- November 23, 1984 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rat
- Origin
- Long Beach, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 180 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Mayfair High School
- University
- California State University, Fullerton
Awards & achievements
- 2017 League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award
- 2022 Roberto Clemente Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Justin Turner born?
Born November 23, 1984 (age 41).
Where is Justin Turner from?
Justin Turner is from Long Beach, California, United States.
What does Justin Turner do?
Justin Turner works as baseball player.
How tall is Justin Turner?
Justin Turner is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.