Steve Turk
27 # Second Basemen
Opening Day Age: @ EXP: 4 Years
Full Name: Steven Turk
Birthplace: Waukegan, IL
Born: December 21st, 1981
High School: Waukegan Township
College: Northern Illinois University
MLS debut: May 5th, 2004
Nickname: Steve
Bats: Right / Throws: Right
Height: 5’11” / Weight: 170
Sanctions: N.S.A. / A.S.A.
League Level: Recreational
Tourney Level: Rookie
| Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC | R / G | OB / G | H / G | BI / G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Stats | 34 | 109 | 99 | 35 | 62 | 49 | .569 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .505 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 10 | .495 | 1.074 | 3 | 7 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Career | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Playoffs | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | .429 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .429 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .429 | .857 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Tournaments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fall League | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Scouting Grades:
Hit: 52 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Arm: 55 | Field: 58 | Overall: 54
First Pro Contract: Hilleries Softball Club
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Spring 2005
Team debut: 5-19-05 vs. MedLine Softball, at Dugdale Park, going ( 3 for 4 , 3 RBIs / 3 Runs )
Last Game: 8-18-05 vs. Z-Force Softball, at Belvidere, North’ going ( 2 for 4 , Run )
Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Thursday May 26th, 2005 vs. Medline Softball, Gm 1 at Dugdale Park
First Double: Thursday May 26th, 2005 vs. Medline Softball, Gm 1 at Dugdale Park
First Triple: *
First Home Run: *
Scouting Report
Hitting
Scouts talk about Steve Turk bat control and how he can essentially do what he wants with any pitch. A good run producer, Turk has been showing more consistent patience at the plate as his Base hits comes from his strong, quick wrists. Turk has been showing more consistent patience as he concentrates more on hammering pitches through the infield, especially when moving runners over when needed. Turk can bloop a base hit by flicking the bat through the strike zone with ease or he’ll drive the ball into center field just as easy and he continues to look comfortable at the plate.
Base-Running & Defense
Steve Turk has average speed with a loose, fluid stride. Turk is a solid base runner with great instincts who knows how to pick his spots to run. He shows good judgment in taking the extra bases. Defensively, Steve Turk is solid. Other infielders have modestly better range, but Turk positions himself well in the infield and reads the ball off the bat better than most, turns virtually every ball he touches into outs. He is extraordinarily focused and disciplined, and all of his throws hit other infielders squarely in the chest.
Awards
Athlete of the Year, 2005
