Former Alabama and current Detroit Tigers pitcher Spencer Turnbull is set to make his season debut tonight after battling COVID-19. Turnbull has been away from the Tigers, battling COVID-19 since March 19 and unfortunately the fourth-year pitcher lost 10 pounds of muscle during quarantine.
The MLB has officially returned for the 2021 season and Alabama has no shortage of representation. In honor of opening week, here are our former Crimson Tide players in Major League Baseball.
Baseball season is in full swing, and some Crimson Tide alumni are lighting up the Big Leagues. With a shortened 2020 season, this means crunch time for some of these Alabama fan favorites.
After being selected in the second round of the 2014 First-year MLB Draft, Spencer Turnbull signed a professional contract with the Detroit Tigers on Friday morning.
Alabama right handed pitcher Spencer Turnbull was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the second round of the 2014 First-Year Major League Baseball Draft.