The Kent State graduate transfer was named to the watch list for the award in honor of the Florida State and San Francisco Giants great earlier in the week. Saturday, in Arkansas’ 10-1 win over Illinois-Chicago, Turner was perfect from the plate with a home run in the blowout.
He was the best hitter on a day when every member of the Arkansas lineup collected at least one hit. Only two starters didn’t cross the plate, even, as the four home runs the Diamond Hogs jacked at Baum-Walker Stadium gave just about everyone a chance.
Arkansas’ series with UIC closes on Sunday from Fayetteville. First pitch is at 12:30 p.m.