Micah Franklin

Born: 4/25/1972 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-05-13 | Final Game: 1997-06-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Micah Ishanti Franklin

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Biography

Micah Franklin, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues for a brief but notable period between 1997 and 2005. Primarily serving as a position player, Franklin showcased his talents in 17 games, where he managed to compile an impressive batting average of .324. During his time on the field, he recorded 11 hits, including 2 home runs and 2 RBIs, reflecting his ability to contribute offensively during his short career. Though he did not register any stolen bases, his offensive output was significant for the limited number of games in which he participated. Franklin's career unfolded during an era characterized by a transition in baseball dynamics, with the game witnessing a shift towards offensive power and increased home run totals. His performance, particularly in his brief stint, highlighted the potential for impact that players could have, even when their career spans were not extensive. While Micah Franklin may not have become a household name, his .324 batting average speaks to his capability at the plate and his potential that, unfortunately, remained largely unrealized due to the brevity of his professional career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	34	6	11	0	0	2	2	0	3	10	0.324	0.378	0.500	0.878	0.0

Career AVG .324 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +21.3% above league average.

Career OBP .378 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — +19.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.878 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — +16.2% 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
1997	STL	NL	17	34	6	11	0	0	2	2	0	3	10	0.324	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	13	7	13	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1997	SLN	OF	13	7	13	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	4
Right Field	9