Spencer Turnbull
31-Year-Old
2024 Stats
W-L
1-0
ERA
1.80
WHIP
0.93
K
16
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
After missing the whole 2022 season following Tommy John surgery, Turnbull made his return in 2023 but struggled to ever get on track. The veteran righty was limited to just 15 total starts in the majors and minors combined as he dealt with neck and toe injuries. When healthy, Turnbull didn't perform particularly well, turning in a 7.26 ERA and 1.68 WHIP across 31 innings for the Tigers. He only struck out 24 batters as well and his fastball was down a few ticks from when he last pitched in 2021. Turnbull was non-tendered by Detroit in November, meaning he'll now likely find a new home for the first time in his professional career. With the 31-year-old still trying to find his form following his surgery, he'll probably have to settle for a minor-league deal and will have to work his way into an MLB rotation. Turnbull had some success earlier in his tenure with Detroit, but at this point, he is off the fantasy radar until further notice. Read Past Outlooks
Takes step back Saturday
Turnbull came away with a no-decision Saturday, giving up three runs on four hits and four walks over four-plus innings in a 4-3 win over the Pirates. He struck out three.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander was looking good through four innings but failed to get an out in the fifth, allowing a leadoff single to Alika Williams, a two-run homer to Oneil Cruz and a walk to Bryan Reynolds before getting the hook. Turnbull tossed 48 of 88 pitches for strikes as he gave up his first earned runs of the season, and through three starts he still sports a 1.80 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB in 15 innings. He'll try to get back on track against a familiar foe, as the former Tiger lines up to make his next start at home next weekend against the White Sox.
The right-hander was looking good through four innings but failed to get an out in the fifth, allowing a leadoff single to Alika Williams, a two-run homer to Oneil Cruz and a walk to Bryan Reynolds before getting the hook. Turnbull tossed 48 of 88 pitches for strikes as he gave up his first earned runs of the season, and through three starts he still sports a 1.80 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB in 15 innings. He'll try to get back on track against a familiar foe, as the former Tiger lines up to make his next start at home next weekend against the White Sox.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
84
Last 10 Games
84
Last 5 Games
84
How many pitches does Spencer Turnbull generally throw?
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121+
What part of the game does Spencer Turnbull generally pitch?
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
Even Split
2024
-68%
BAA vs LHP
BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .253 | 20 | 9 | 25 | 5 | |||
Since 2022vs Right | .253 | 20 | 11 | 21 | 1 | |||
2024vs Left | .077 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |||
2024vs Right | .241 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 0 | |||
2023vs Left | .315 | 12 | 6 | 23 | 4 | |||
2023vs Right | .259 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 1 | |||
2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-21%
ERA at Home
2024
-100%
ERA on Road
ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
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Since 2022Home | 4.88 | 1.29 | 24.0 | 6.4 | 4.1 | ||||
Since 2022Away | 6.14 | 1.59 | 22.0 | 9.4 | 3.7 | ||||
2024Home | 3.00 | 1.22 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 4.0 | ||||
2024Away | 0.00 | 0.50 | 6.0 | 9.0 | 1.5 | ||||
2023Home | 6.00 | 1.33 | 15.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | ||||
2023Away | 8.44 | 2.00 | 16.0 | 9.6 | 4.5 | ||||
2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2022Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Spencer Turnbull compare to other starting pitchers?
This section compares his stats with all starting pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 120 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 120 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 120 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
3.20K/9
9.6BB/9
3.0HR/9
0.6Fastball
92.1 mphERA
1.80WHIP
0.93BABIP
.233GB/FB
1.73Left On Base
79.4%Swinging Strike
9.4%Advanced Pitching Stats
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Rotation window closing?
Turnbull could be moved back to the bullpen sooner than expected with Taijuan Walker potentially returning from his shoulder injury next week, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Walker was originally expected to require at least three or four rehab outings, but the veteran right-hander now appears ready to go after just two starts in the minors. That will likely shorten Turnbull's time in the rotation despite his 1.80 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB through three starts. The 31-year-old will receive more starting chances at some point this season, either as an injury replacement or because Philadelphia shifts to a six-man rotation. For now, though, it appears he'll soon be headed back to a relief role.
Walker was originally expected to require at least three or four rehab outings, but the veteran right-hander now appears ready to go after just two starts in the minors. That will likely shorten Turnbull's time in the rotation despite his 1.80 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB through three starts. The 31-year-old will receive more starting chances at some point this season, either as an injury replacement or because Philadelphia shifts to a six-man rotation. For now, though, it appears he'll soon be headed back to a relief role.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Following Tommy John surgery in July 2021, Turnbull missed the entire 2022 season, though he should be ready to go for the start of spring training in 2023. When we last saw the righty, he posted a solid 2.88 ERA and 0.98 WHIP, though he only logged 50 innings before getting shut down. The year before that was the condensed 2020 campaign, in which Turnbull posted a 3.97 ERA across 56.2 innings. You have to go back to 2019 to find anything resembling a normal starter's workload. That year, Turnbull posted a 4.61 ERA and 1.44 WHIP while striking out 146 across 148.1 innings, which stands as his career high for innings. Considering how little we've seen of Turnbull the past few seasons, it's hard to project what kind of results he's capable of. He's had some success at the MLB level, so fantasy managers may want to keep an eye on him if he gets hot, but expectations should be tempered.
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Fires six shutout innings
Turnbull did not factor in the decision during Monday's win against St. Louis. He allowed two hits and a walk over six shutout frames while recording six strikeouts.
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Dazzles in debut
Turnbull (1-0) earned the win in Tuesday's 9-4 over the Reds after allowing one unearned run on three hits while striking out seven over five innings.
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Slated for 80-to-85 pitches
Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that Turnbull prepared for 80-to-85 pitches during Tuesday's start against the Reds, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
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Making first start Tuesday
Turnbull secured a spot in the Phillies' Opening Day rotation and is scheduled to make his first start Tuesday versus the Reds in Philadelphia, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
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Could open season in rotation
Taijuan Walker's shoulder injury could push Turnbull into the Phillies' rotation to begin the season, Todd Zolecki of MLB.comreports.
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