Trea Turner's brutal struggles inspire Phillies fans to try the most supportive, un-Philly approach

Trea Turner is the middle of a horrific season, which isn’t great news for the Philadelphia Phillies considering he signed with the franchise for 11 years and $300 million last winter.

Long after his World Baseball Classic heroics, he’s struggled at the plate and in the field, most recently taking responsibility for his error that led to a Marlins win.

Which leads us to Friday. Phillies fans have a great idea: Instead of booing him or talking smack to motivate him, they’re going to give him standing ovations when he comes to the plate.

I couldn’t love this idea more! Positive reinforcement! Support! So much better than what Philly fans are sometimes known for:

Let’s give Trea Turner a standing ovation this weekend. #Phillies #trea #baseball #philly pic.twitter.com/4ZmBX7ZdZM

— The Philly Captain (@philly_captain) August 4, 2023

An official statement on giving Trea Turner a standing ovation tonight. pic.twitter.com/UrKjhLTUUd

— Jack Fritz (@JackFritzWIP) August 4, 2023

It’s official

I’m committing to team STANDING OVATION FOR TREA#StandingOvationForTrea pic.twitter.com/o3UzuSB23H

— Philly Sports Sufferer (@mccrystal_alex) August 4, 2023

Make sure to give Trea a big standing ovation tonight if you are going to the game!

Fans can be frustrated with a player’s performance and still support them, no matter how much money they are making pic.twitter.com/DlyqV5iza7

— Phils Nation (@PHLPhilNation) August 4, 2023

Heck, Eagles coach Jeff Stoutland is in!

If Jeff Stoutland says we’re giving Trea Turner a standing ovation, we’re giving Trea Turner a standing ovation pic.twitter.com/UrBKFFJbv8

— A (@aidan_34_powers) August 4, 2023