Franklyn German, baseball player, 2002-2008

Franklyn German

Born: 1/20/1980 in San Cristobal, San Cristóbal, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2002-09-07 | Final Game: 2008-05-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 260 lbs

Full name: Franklyn Miguel German

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Biography

Franklyn German was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2002 to 2008. Born in 1980, he made his debut in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was witnessing a shift towards more offensive play, yet he carved out a niche as a reliable arm in the bullpen. Over the course of his career, German compiled a record of 9-7 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25. His ability to miss bats was evident as he recorded 114 strikeouts, demonstrating his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher. Additionally, he contributed to his teams with 7 saves, showcasing his versatility in both starting and relieving roles. German played for several teams during his tenure, including significant stints that allowed him to showcase his talent on the mound. His playing style was characterized by a powerful delivery and an ability to generate swings and misses, which made him a valuable asset in high-leverage situations. Although his career was relatively brief, he left a mark in the game, particularly in the context of the mid-2000s when pitchers were often challenged by the increasing offensive production throughout the league. After his final appearance in May 2008, German transitioned away from professional baseball, but his contributions on the mound remain a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 7 155 0 0 0 7 158.7 155 75 17 119 114 4.25 0

Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 4.38 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2002 DET AL 1 0 7 0 0 0 1 6.7 3 0 2 6 0.00 — 0.0
2003 DET AL 2 4 45 0 0 0 5 44.7 47 30 45 41 6.04 4.40 (-37%) -1586.6
2004 DET AL 1 0 16 0 0 0 0 14.7 17 12 11 8 7.36 4.46 (-65%) -1209.7
2005 DET AL 4 0 58 0 0 0 1 59.0 63 24 34 38 3.66 4.29 (+15%) -1594.5
2006 MIA NL 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 12.0 7 4 14 6 3.00 4.53 (+34%) -
2008 TEX AL 1 3 17 0 0 0 0 21.7 18 5 13 15 2.08 4.32 (+52%) 422.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
155 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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
2002 DET AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 DET AL 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 DET AL 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 DET AL 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 MIA NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 TEX AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 155 0 9 13 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 DET P 7 0 1 1 0 0
2003 DET P 45 0 1 5 0 1
2004 DET P 16 0 2 0 1 0
2005 DET P 58 0 4 3 0 0
2006 FLO P 12 0 1 2 0 0
2008 TEX P 17 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 155

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 TEX AL $390,000
2005 DET AL $321,000
2003 DET AL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $1,011,000