Chase Utley sees something in Brice Turang that should make Brewers fans sit up.
As Milwaukee gets set to open the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night at home, Turang is one of the names worth watching. He’s being talked about as an MVP candidate, even though his line entering the spotlight sits at .222 with a home run and 2 RBIs.
Utley, a former star and World Series champion, didn’t hesitate to point to the Brewers second baseman as a player he’d want on his side, according to Foul Territory TV.
“I don't know him personally, but just by watching what he does and what I've heard from guys he's played with, he's someone you want on your team,” Utley said.
That kind of praise carries weight, especially from someone whose own game had a lot of the same qualities. Turang’s 154-game season included a .268 average, 21 home runs, 100 RBIs, and 19 stolen bases. He’s also built his reputation as a sharp defender at second, with a style that mirrors Utley’s.
The Brewers infielder fits the mold in every way: tough on defense, active on the bases, and a left-handed bat. He won both a Gold Glove Award and a Platinum Glove Award in 2024, and he’s now a finalist for another Gold Glove after posting +23 Defensive Runs Saved and turning in a solid postseason so far, with just one error.
Utley knows what that kind of all-around value looks like. He helped lead the Phillies to the 2008 World Series title over the Rays, earned six All-Star nods, and won four Silver Slugger Awards. He never took home a Gold Glove, though he did get a nomination in 2014, and he’s ranked seventh with 133 fielding runs above average among second basemen.
Turang has been with Milwaukee since 2023.
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