IP 165
ERA 4.309
WHIP 1.473
BB/9 3.436
SO/9 6.818
  • Full name Christopher W. Franklin
  • Born 11/10/1987 in Oneonta, AL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Southeastern Louisiana
  • Drafted in the 12th round (364th overall) by the San Diego Padres in 2010.
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    Chris Franklin has split time between pitching and playing the infield in four seasons between Jefferson (Ala.) CC and Southeastern Louisiana. The 6-foot, 200-pound righthander has a 90-93 mph fastball and an 83-85 mph cutter/slider, and his stuff could get a little better once he focuses on pitching. His lack of size and pinpoint command, as well as the effort in his delivery, point to a pro future as a reliever. He set a school record with 12 saves in 2009, and responded with three straight complete-game victories when the Lions moved him into their rotation in late April.

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