Ryan Turner, a native of Richland, Texas, just completed his sophomore season at McLennan Community College in Waco where he served as the top relief pitcher for the Highlanders. Out of high school, Turner was drafted in the 22^nd round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. After playing one season at Midland College, Turner was drafted once again by Tampa Bay in the 30^th round of the 2008 MLB draft. Turner sat out the following season at McLennan after having season ending shoulder surgery.