Trea Turner makes Phillies history in final game of the season

Turner put together a complete season 

Though he won’t win the MVP award, Turner will receive MVP votes and likely finish in the top 10 after putting together a complete season in 2025. Finishing second in the National League in hits (179), fourth in stolen bases (36), sixth in triples (seven), and 16th in OPS (.812), Turner had a complete season. 

Most notably for Turner, he improved his defense, which had been a disaster since becoming a Phillie. Having -16 defensive runs saved with 17 errors in 118 games (1018.2 innings) in 2024, Turner turned things around, posting a 2 DRS and committing only eight errors in 138 games (1211.1 innings), which should put him in line to win or be a Gold Glove finalist. 

Turner deepens an already deep Phillies roster 

Turner being back healthy and ready to go heading into the playoffs is a good thing for the Phillies, as he has been their leadoff hitter and what drives their lineup this season. With a .282 average and three home runs in the first inning, having his bat-to-ball skills mixed with his occasional pop, especially to lead off a ballgame, deepens the lineup. 

Proving to be no slouch when the lights are bright, Turner has done well in his career in the postseason, posting a .265 average and .730 OPS in 32 career games in the division series. With a potential 1-4 of Turner, Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm, a starting three of: Cristopher Sanchez, Ranger Suárez and Jesús Luzardo, and Jhoan Duran as their closer, the Phillies have one of the deepest rosters heading into the playoffs.