Trea Turner, 'The Turnaround' Win Sports Emmy

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner, renowned for his NL batting title and World Series win, was featured in the Emmy Award-winning documentary 'The Turnaround.' The film documents Turner’s struggles during the 2023 season following his 11-year, $300 million contract and the unique support he received from Phillies fans, whose standing ovations helped spark his revival. This fan encouragement contributed to a major turnaround in Turner’s performance and aided the Phillies’ playoff run. Produced by Kyle Thrash and featuring fan Jon McCann’s personal mental health journey, the documentary won the Sports Emmy for Best Short Documentary in May 2024. Turner celebrated by hoisting the Emmy before a game and expressing gratitude with digital billboards across Philadelphia reading 'Thank You, Philly.' The story underscores the powerful impact of community support on athlete performance and well-being.