Despite an 0-for-2 performance, he wrapped up the National League batting title. He became the first Phillies player to win the batting title since 1958 when Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn led the majors with a .350 average. “I think it’s cool,” Turner said of winning his second career batting title. I think the ERA title and the batting title are cool awards. “I think this year, he used the field a lot better,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said.