Stranger Things season five introduces the new character Derek Turnbow, played by young newcomer actor Jake Connelly , and there coincidentally is a famous athlete of the same name.

Derrick Turnbow , who spells his first name slightly differently, is a former MLB player who actually is around the same age as the character.

Who is Derek? In the fifth season of Stranger Things , he’s introduced as one of Holly Wheeler ‘s classmates who bullies her. Vecna sets him as his next target and Will Byers figures out the plan, so they set out to stop him from being taken.

The season takes place in November 1987. The real Derrick would have been 9 at this time, which is likely just about how old Derek on the show is as well! It all appears to be an interesting coincidence as they are

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