Personal: Son of Opal and Hilton Turner

Previous College: Attended Bishop State Junior College for two years.... Totaled 75.1 innings out of the pen over two years.... Career 2-0 record.... Struck out 46 batters on the mound.... Finished with a career .280 BA in 25 career plate appearances

High School: Named to the East/West All-Stars for baseball

Interests: Enjoys hunting, fishing and baseball.... Favorite athlete is Jake Peavy.... Favorite home-cooked meal is fried deer meat, mashed potatos and gravy, and macaroni and cheese