Though the Philadelphia Phillies lost in their first game of a doubleheader against the San Diego Padres today, 6-4, Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner reached an elusive milestone in the loss.
Turner, a three-time All-Star, has been a great addition for the Phillies since signing an 11-year, $300 million contract during the 2022-2023 offseason. The veteran shortstop was an All-Star in 2024, and is slashing .298//.350/.804 this season with 11 home runs and 39 RBIs.
During the Phillies’ first game today, Turner recorded his steal No. 21 of the season, reaching a career 300 total steals, according to Sports Illustrated’s Brad Wakai.
“However, in that bottom of the ninth inning, Trea Turner hit a notable career milestone when he stole his 300th base. He now joins Starling Marte and Jose Altuve as the only active players to have that many steals to their names, also becoming just the 171st player in Major League history to reach this mark.”
“But there wasn’t a whole lot of recognition of that moment for Turner. While it came in a strange way in a game that Philadelphia ultimately lost, the lack of attention given to this feat is surprising and a bit disappointing.”
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Turner’s milestone steal came strangely in the ninth inning after an out call that would’ve ended the game was overturned, leaving players on first and third. Despite stealing second, Turner’s achievement was spoiled by the Phillies not being able to secure a victory. With another eight seasons on his contract with Philadelphia, who knows, Turner may go and reach 400 career steals.
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