Former NC State All-American SS Trea Turner Goes Into All-Star Break on a Tear

Former NC State All-American Shortstop Trea Turner is heading into the 2024 All-Star Game this week on an absolute tear.

Since the turn of the month, Turner has hit 8 Home Runs in his last 12 games, hitting another one today.

8 homers in his last 12 games. Trea Turner you are RIDICULOUS#RingTheBell pic.twitter.com/OUuo6cvR85

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) July 14, 2024

Turner will be starting at Shortstop for the National League on Tuesday night, playing in his 3rd All-Star Game.

Heading into the break, Turner is batting .349 with 11 Home Runs in 57 games.

Turner is only the 4th player in NC State history to be named to the MLB All-Star Game, joining Carlos Rodon, Jimmy Brown and Don Plesac.

Turner was a 2-time All-American at NC State. In 2012, Turner was named 3rd Team All-American by NCBWA, and in 2013 he was named 2nd Team by Collegiate Baseball, and 3rd Team by NCBWA and Baseball America.

His 113 career stolen bases at NC State are the most in school history. Turner was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 1st Round with the 13th overall pick in the 2014 MLB Draft.