Baseball America released their MLB All-Rookie Team, and former NC State standout Trea Turner was named to the team.
2B Trea Turner • Nationals
The Nationals installed Danny Espinosa at shortstop this season to improve their defensive efficiency, but the move blocked Turner, a lifelong shortstop and the organization’s top position prospect. Talent eventually won the day. Turner arrived from Triple-A Syracuse on July 10 with the ability to play two secondary positions: center field (44 starts in the majors) and second base (25 starts). He quickly established himself as a lineup fixture in Washington with his blazing speed and surprising power, and he hits the ball hard consistently enough to maintain a high batting average.
307 |
53 |
105 |
14 |
8 |
13 |
40 |
14 |
59 |
33 |
6 |
.342 |
.370 |
.567 |
.937 |
C: Gary Sanchez, Yankees
1B: Tommy Joseph, Phillies
2B: Trea Turner, Nationals
SS: Corey Seager, Dodgers
3B: Ryon Healy, Athletics
CF: Tyler Naquin, Indians
OF: David Dahl, Rockies
OF: Nomar Mazara, Rangers
DH: Trevor Story, Rockies
SP: Tyler Anderson, Rockies
SP: Jon Gray, Rockies,
SP: Michael Fulmer, Tigers
SP: Kenta Maeda, Dodgers
SP: Steven Matz, Mets
RP: Chris Devenski, Astros