While Turner isn’t the hardest thrower in the 2009 draft class, he probably
fits the “power pitcher” profile better than any other hurler. The
6-foot-4, 205-pound Turner has trimmed down over the last year, mostly in his
lower half, and has a square-framed build that should continue to get
stronger. He has an effortless delivery with very good gather over the rubber
and smooth explosion to the plate. Turner’s fastball is “only” 91-94 mph
at present, but it jumps on hitters due to the ease of Turner’s delivery and
has excellent heavy life at the plate. Turner can pitch to top-level hitters
right now using just his fastball with his combination of velocity, life and
deception. His curveball is a solid second offering in the upper 70s with
good spin and big, sweeping break. He also has the workings of a solid
changeup. Turner has dominated at every level during the past year, including
striking out five out of the six hitters he faced at last summer’s Aflac
All-American Game. He also struck out 19 in 10 innings with USA Baseball’s
junior national team during the summer. As a junior at Westminster Christian
Academy, he went 8-1, 1.45. He signed with North Carolina. Interestingly, the
top 2008 prospect from Missouri, righthander Tim Melville, was a very similar
pitcher and prospect and also committed to the Tar Heels before eventually
signing a $1.25 million contract with the Royals.
--DAVID RAWNSLEY
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