Wander Franco, baseball player, 2021

Wander Franco

Born: 3/1/2001 in Bani, Peravia, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2021-06-22

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 189 lbs

Full name: Wander Samuel Franco

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Biography

Wander Franco was a talented position player whose professional baseball career spanned from June 22, 2021, to October 4, 2022. Born in 2001, Franco burst onto the scene with the Tampa Bay Rays, quickly becoming known for his exceptional hitting ability and dynamic presence on the field. Over the course of 265 games, he recorded 292 hits, including 30 home runs and 130 RBIs, while maintaining a solid batting average of .282. His speed on the bases was another facet of his game, as he swiped 40 stolen bases during his brief but impactful career. Franco's performance earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his potential as one of the game's rising stars. His playing style was characterized by a combination of power and agility, making him a versatile asset for any lineup. Despite his relatively short career, Franco's impact on the game and his promise as a future standout left a lasting impression on fans and analysts alike. As a player who emerged in an era marked by increased offensive production and evolving defensive strategies, Franco represented a new generation of talent in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
265 1037 164 292 61 14 30 130 40 92 139 0.282 0.340 0.454 0.795 1740.7

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +14.9% above league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.

Career SLG .454 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — +11.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.795 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2021 TBR AL 70 281 53 81 18 5 7 39 2 24 37 0.288 .243 (+18%) .317 (+10%) .410 (+13%) .727 (+11%) 540.3
2022 TBR AL 83 314 46 87 20 3 6 33 8 26 33 0.277 .242 (+14%) .311 (+5%) .394 (+6%) .706 (+6%) 259.3
2023 TBR AL 112 442 65 124 23 6 17 58 30 42 69 0.281 .248 (+13%) .320 (+8%) .414 (+15%) .734 (+12%) 941.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 28 5 8 2 0 2 4 1 5 0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2022 ALWC1 TBA 2 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.111
2021 ALDS2 TBA 4 19 5 7 2 0 2 4 0 3 0.368

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 1 2 4 0 0
3B 8 7 5 12 4 1
SS 246 241 253 623 19 109

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2021 TBA 2B 1 1 2 4 0 0
2021 TBA 3B 8 7 5 12 4 1
2021 TBA SS 63 62 69 141 5 28
2022 TBA SS 72 71 68 172 5 26
2023 TBA SS 111 108 116 310 9 55

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 8
Shortstop 246
Designated Hitter 11

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2021 Rookie of the Year AL 3rd 30.0 150 2