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Junior second baseman Colby Turner only needed two years with the Michigan baseball team to make an impact. Appearing in all but one of the Wolverines\u2019 games in 2026, Turner\u2019s long list of accolades<\/a> includes All-Midwest team and third-team All American honors. He led Michigan in nearly every offensive statistic, contributing nearly a third of the Wolverines\u2019 total home runs. But after rising to the fourth-best batting average in the Big Ten in 2026, Turner aims to take his career to the next phase.<\/p>\n On Sunday, the Minnesota Twins gave him the opportunity to do just that, selecting Turner in Round 12 at No. 347 overall in the MLB Draft. <\/p>\n Turner spent one year at San Diego State University prior to joining Michigan. There, he won Mountain West Freshman of the Week honors five times. He immediately cemented himself as a starter for the Wolverines in his sophomore year, providing key offensive power<\/a> in high-stakes situations. Turner primarily saw playing time in the outfield and at designated hitter.<\/p>\n But his versatility began to show early in the 2026 season. Turner began in the outfield, but was stationed across the infield before settling at second base. He recorded 90 putouts and 109 assists, consistently supporting his teammates defensively from the middle infield. Whether Michigan needed a quick out or a two-homer game, Turner delivered. Listed as a third baseman at the 2026 Draft Combine<\/a>, Turner will likely continue to offer flexibility as a position player professionally.<\/p>\n