There’s something fascinating about watching a young star rob the show under the bright lights. It’s not just the crack of the bat or the speed on the basepaths—it’s that intangible spark you can’t quantify. A quiet storm brews inning after inning, and by the time the final out is recorded, you’re left wondering, “Who is this guy?” The answer, it turns out, isn’t just a boosting Milwaukee Brewers star on the stat sheet—it’s a 25-year-old who’s been carrying more than just baseball dreams.
Brice Turang isn’t just making noise in the NL Central; he’s leaving his heart on the field and bringing his family along for the ride. It’s not every day a Gold Glove and Platinum Glove winner admits he’s not the best infielder in his family. But Turang isn’t cut from the same cloth as your typical star. After tormenting the Giants with a seven-hit barrage across two games, the Brewers’ second baseman has become one of MLB’s breakout stars this season.
Yet when asked where it all began, Turang points not to the field, but to the sidelines of his sisters’ practices. “My family, they helped me become who I am,” Turang told USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. “I am not even sure what I would be doing if not for my sisters.“
That’s not just humility. It’s a glimpse into a household where everyone competed, everyone excelled, and Turang absorbed it all. His father, Brian, played with Ken Griffey Jr. on the Miami Mariners. His mother, Carrie, was a College World Series softball standout. But it was the sisters—Brianna, Carissa, Cabria, and Bailee—who sharpened his edge. They dominated all: softball, volleyball, and soccer. Brice observed every drill, absorbed every ounce of grit, and trailed them like a sponge in cleats.
That competitiveness fire seeped into everything. The Turangs played to win, whether it’s ping-pong or bowling or even cornhole. That mentality stuck. Turang’s defensive instincts now rival those of Chase Utley’s and Dustin Pedroia’s, but with a smoother athleticism, says teammate Rhys Hoskins. Hitting .350 with 35 hits, 24 runs, and eight steals, Turang’s doing it all. His story is less about minor-league development, more about being raised in a house full of future stars.
Brice Turang emerges as Brewers’ new catalyst
Turang didn’t just show up in 2025 with a sharper swing, he arrived with sharper focus. After devastating just .218/.285/.300 in 137 games last season, many doubted his potential. This year, he’s flipped the script. He’s hitting .350 through 22 games with an .851 OPS—tops in the NL despite just three homers—proof he’s not chasing power but staying within himself.
The defensive edge is still there, as well. Turang ranks top five among NL infielders in DRS and near the top in OAA, per Baseball Savant. Combine that with a strikeout rate down nearly 5% from 2023, and you’ve got a more disciplined, complete player. Manager Pat Murphy told MLB.com, “You do not replace guys like Burnes or Woodruff overnight, but when someone like Turang levels up, you get a new foundation.” In a lineup where Joey Ortiz is batting 0.173 in 2025, Turang became the catalyst keeping Milwaukee afloat.
It’s not just stats—it’s poise. Turang’s sister, Brianna, has helped him tap into the mental game. It shows in his approach: he is swinging at fewer pitches outside the zone and drawing more walks, already matching half of last season’s walk total by mid-April. At $777,100, he’s arguably the league’s best bargain. Factor in his age? He’s the Brewers’ long-term cornerstone, excelling on both sides of the ball.
Turang’s breakout isn’t just about averages or hot starts—it’s about sustainable, two-way dominance. The stats speak volumes, but his leadership shouts. If this continues, the All-Star Game won’t be his ceiling, it’ll be his first stop.
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