When the Los Angeles Dodgers completed their trade for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner, president of baseball operations raved about not only what the future Hall of Famer would bring to the team but also the impact the All-Star shortstop would have as well.
Most notably, Friedman highlighted the elite speed Turner possesses and how that would bring a new element to a Dodgers roster that otherwise is filled with talent. Turner has been slotted in the leadoff spot of the lineup thus far and made Friedman look prophetic.
On Tuesday that included scoring from second base on Will Smith’s base hit into right field that was 104 mph off the bat.